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, former player and goalkeeping coach of the club, who died at the age of 67 after a long illness.

Silvino Louro played for the “Dragons” between 1995 and 1997, becoming a two-time national champion during that period, and later returned to join the technical staff as a goalkeeping coach. In that role, he was part of one of the most successful eras in the club’s history, with special mention 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 profound sadness and grief 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 said goodbye to him recently and saw his smile again even when illness betrayed him. A remarkable man,” reads the note published by the Dragons.

FC Porto also highlighted the career of a “man of integrity and strong values,” highly respected in Portuguese football.

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