Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute as legendary Portuguese coach who scouted him dies aged 77

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute as legendary Portuguese coach who scouted him dies aged 77

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to “one of the greatest symbols of world training” following the death of legendary Portuguese scout Aurélio Pereira, the man who discovered him, at age 77.

It's a tough day for Cristiano Ronaldo, who sends loving thoughts to one of the truly important people in his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo posts heart-warming message as scout who discovered him passes away

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Aurelio Pereira, Sporting's former head of recruitment who passed away at the age of 77.

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute on Tuesday to the mentor who discovered him as a young teenager and brought him to Sporting CP. 77-year-old Aurelio Pereira died on Tuesday from cancer.

Sporting Lisbon scout who discovered Ronaldo and Figo has died

Sporting Lisbon says Aurélio Pereira, the scout credited with discovering Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, has died. He was 77. Sporting did not reveal a cause of death for Pereira. He was also a former player and coach. Ronaldo called…

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Aurelio da Silva Pereira was the man who first spotted Cristiano Ronaldo's talent while he was playing for Nacional in Madeira as a boy.