Rui Pedroto leads FC Porto to Bibota’s Corner: “A symbolic gesture” | OneFootball

On what would have been Fernando Gomes' 69th birthday, celebrated on November 22, a delegation from FC Porto, led by vice-president Rui Pedroto, visited the Cantinho do Bibota at Santos Silva Hospital this Friday for the screening of the documentary "Born to Score," which portrays the career of the Eternal 9.

In addition to the official, Martim Gomes, the former forward's son, and several youth players were present – Gonçalo Oliveira (under-19), Salvador Gomes (under-19), João Brito (under-17), Rodrigo Gonçalves (under-17), Filipe Silva (under-17), Rodrigo Morais (under-17), and Rodrigo Teixeira (under-17) – who represent the captain groups of their respective categories. As part of Volunteer Day, the young players followed the leadership example of the honored figure by distributing meals to palliative care patients, in an initiative with strong emotional and educational significance.

Rui Pedroto highlighted the symbolic importance of the initiative and emphasized the formative impact on the younger ones, who were able to engage with social realities often distant from their routine, while the players expressed their honor and satisfaction in providing support and interacting with the patients.

Rui Pedroto, vice-president of FC Porto “Two very important moments come together here: the opportunity to show the documentary about Fernando Gomes, one of the most remarkable figures in the Club's history, to those present, and to associate this with the viewing of this documentary by our young athletes and a solidarity action consisting of visiting patients in palliative care, whom the young players will help serve dinner. It is a moment of great symbolism in honoring Fernando Gomes, who deserves all the accolades and is a great figure of the Club, but also for the opportunities given to young people to learn about one of the great figures of the Club and to understand, at an early stage in their lives, what the real problems of our society are and to become aware of these issues that affect us all.”

Gonçalo Oliveira (under-19) “It is always an honor to pay tribute to a legend of our Club and to be here with these people who need help. We are here to help them, and I am very happy about that. It was different, but we adapted quickly, and it was good to get to know the people more deeply.”

João Brito (under-17) “It has been an incredible experience. The doctors, nurses, and patients are very nice people, all Porto fans and people who admired Fernando Gomes, a very important player for the growth of our Club. We are making the most of it, people are enjoying it, and I think it is a very important moment. I felt good, it is a special experience for us and for the patients, who can experience moments different from those they usually have in their rooms. It is good to be able to come here and help them.”

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