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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo has led the tributes to former Sporting Lisbon recruitment coach Aurelio Pereira, who scouted himself and other leading Portuguese players. Sporting announced Pereira had died at ...