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

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Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute following the death on Tuesday of the coach who discovered him and several other elite Portuguese players. Aurelio da Silva Pereira, who died aged 77 ...

The Sporting scout who first spotted Cristiano Ronaldo has died, with the Portuguese star praising him as “one of the great names in world football.” Aurelio Pereira spent decades at Sporting ...

The football world is mourning the loss of the scout Aurelio da Silva Pereira, who unearthed Cristiano Ronaldo. Pereira was the one who recognised Ronaldo's potential while he was still a young ...

Aurelio da Silva Pereira, the legendary scout responsible for identifying Cristiano Ronaldo’s talent in his early years, has sadly passed away. Pereira first spotted Ronaldo while he was playing ...

The football scout credited with discovering Cristiano Ronaldo has died, prompting a heartfelt tribute from the former Manchester United icon. Aurelio da Silva Pereira was the man who first ...

Responsible for Sporting's youth recruitment since 1988, Pereira brought teenagers Paulo Futre, Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo to the Lisbon outfit. All three eventually starred for Portugal ...

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Aurélio Pereira, the Sporting Lisbon scout credited with discovering Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, died on Tuesday, the club said. He was 77. Sporting did not reveal ...