FC Porto mourns Silvino’s passing: “A man of strong values” | OneFootball

FC Porto published a note of condolences for the passing of Silvino Louro, a former player and goalkeeping coach of the club, who died at the age of 67 following a prolonged illness.

Silvino Louro played for the "dragons" between 1995 and 1997, during which time he became a two-time national champion, and later returned to join the coaching staff as a goalkeeping coach. In that role, he was part of one of the most successful periods in the club's history, notably contributing to the Champions League victory in 2004 and the UEFA Cup win in 2003.

The Porto president, André Villas-Boas, also left a message, recalling the memory of a "friend."

"It was with deep sadness and regret that I received the news of Silvino's passing. We shared professional and personal moments that I will cherish with longing. He was a gentle and kind person, a companion and friend. I recently said goodbye to him and saw his smile even when the illness betrayed him. A unique man," reads the note released by the dragons.

FC Porto also highlighted the career of an "honest professional with firm values," highly esteemed in Portuguese football.

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