Abel honoured as lifetime member of Palmeiras | OneFootball

Besides the renewed contract until 2027, Abel Ferreira also celebrated other achievements with Palmeiras. The Portuguese revealed that he and his family received lifetime membership titles from the club, granted by president Leila Pereira.

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“On October 18, when Palmeiras held an event in the pavilion, the board, on behalf of the president, granted me a title that will eternally connect me (to the club). Therefore, this was before we lost the Libertadores and the (Brazilian) championship,” said Abel Ferreira, in an interview with TV Palmeiras.

In October, when Abel was informed that he would receive the title, Palmeiras was coming off four consecutive victories in the Brasileirão, including the comeback against São Paulo. Soon after, the coach saw the team lose to Flamengo and suffer a 3-0 defeat by LDU, which was later overturned.

When saying that Palmeiras had not yet lost the titles, Abel Ferreira reflected on the defeats, affirming the pain that the runner-up finishes brought. “Losing and being a loser are different. Palmeiras lost, but it is not a losing team. Let that be clear. Yes, being second hurts. Yes, being second leaves scars and makes us hungry. But, I believe it will happen next year. May the lessons and hunger of 2025 bring us the drive, will, and learning from everything that happened this year,” he concluded.

Abel Ferreira with his lifetime membership title. (Photo: Reproduction / TV Palmeiras)

Abel “achieved” titles

Despite going trophyless in charge of Palmeiras this year, Abel had reasons to celebrate the season. The coach was awarded four lifetime membership titles for himself, his wife, and his daughters.

“This is the title that Palmeiras granted me. That my family and I were granted this lifetime title that I didn't even know existed. Four titles were granted. Therefore, there are many things that connect us, and this one will definitely connect us forever. For the rest of our lives,” he concluded.

What is a lifetime membership title?

Similar to an honorary membership title, it is a symbolic designation to thank a person's contributions to the club. Additionally, holders of this title do not pay membership fees, unlike regular fans.

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