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.

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!

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 ...

Interview with Jose Pereira and Aurelio Pereira The pair remain friends, so much so that the No. 7 has invited Pereira to the executive box in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to watch the game.

Aurélio Pereira, who worked as a scout for Portuguese club Sporting and discovered talents such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, has died at age 77.

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!

Sporting CP youth coach Aurelio Pereira has compared the talent and work ethic of Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo with that of iconic music composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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 ...