José Mourinho pens heartfelt farewell message to Silvino | OneFootball

José Mourinho, coach of Benfica, reacted on social media to the death of Silvino Louro, an iconic figure in Portuguese football. After a successful career between the posts, Silvino accompanied José Mourinho for almost two decades as a goalkeeping coach.

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After hanging up his gloves, Silvino began a new chapter as a goalkeeping coach, standing out for his long association with the "Special One." He worked with the manager at several top European clubs, such as Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, after their first joint experience at Porto, building a solid career off the pitch.

More recently, Silvino Louro had spent time in African football, serving Al-Hilal Omdurman in Sudan in 2021. Since then, he had been away from active duty, in a period marked by health problems that would ultimately prove fatal.

This Thursday, Benfica reacted to the death of the former player, leaving a message of condolence in which they highlighted "an outstanding figure of a generation who greatly honored the badge on his chest". The Eagles also emphasized that "his dedication, professionalism, and quality between the posts left an indelible mark on the Club's history," offering condolences to his family and friends.

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