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.

Aurelio Pereira, the former head of Sporting Lisbon's recruitment department, died today, the Portuguese club have confirmed. A club statement read: "Sporting Clube de Portugal expresses its ...

Sporting Lisbon confirmed in an official statement the passing of their former player, former youth coach and chief scout, Aurelio Pereira, who died early today at the age of 77. “Sporting Clube ...

Aurelio Pereira was responsible for Sporting's youth recruitment since 1988 Pereira brought both Luis Figo and Ronaldo to the club as young players LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Should Phil ...

Legendary Sporting CP scouting director Aurélio Pereira passed away on Tuesday aged 77, the Portuguese club announced. Responsible for Sporting's youth recruitment since 1988, Pereira brought ...

April 8 (Reuters) - Aurelio Pereira, who worked as a scout for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and discovered talents such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, died at the age of 77 on Tuesday.

Aurelio Pereira, the Sporting Lisbon scout credited with discovering Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, died on Tuesday, the club said. He was 77. (More Football News) Sporting did not reveal a ...

Pereira first joined Sporting as a player before ... he did for me and for so many other players. Until forever, Mr. Aurelio, thank you for everything. Rest in peace." Ronaldo joined Sporting's ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has led tributes to legendary Sporting Lisbon scout Aurelio Pereira, who has died at the age of 77. Sporting confirmed Pereira's passing on Tuesday, with the club stating he ...