Manuel Fernandes honoured, Sporting’s eternal captain remembered | OneFootball

Manuel Fernandes was honored by the municipality of Moita. Born in Sarilhos Pequenos, the eternal captain of Sporting now has his name on the street where he was born, a milestone that was celebrated in a ceremony attended by his family, friends, and also some leaders of the Alvalade Club, like Frederico Varandas who made a point of being present.

“It is a duty for the president of Sporting to be here... I would have many stories to tell with Manuel Fernandes, but what matters is Manuel Fernandes for the institution. He was one of the greatest in our history - of Sporting - one of the greatest captains and he would say, with great pride, that he was from Sporting and Sarilhos [Pequenos]. I am grateful to be here, on behalf of Sporting,” said the top leader of the lions.

Also present was his son, Tiago Fernandes, who did not forget what his father represents for Sarilhos Pequenos: “It was an old desire of my father to have a street in his town with his name. It is very important, not only for him as a figure in Sports, but also for the family, for being a person of character, of respect... He will be satisfied, it is the street where he was born”.

He was remembered in a photograph, which showed him next to Francisco Trincão, a gesture that was greatly appreciated by his daughter, Rita Fernandes.

It is worth remembering that, in addition to having worn the captain's armband, Manuel Fernandes is one of the greatest scorers in the history of the green and white emblem. With the Lion on his chest, he scored a total of 256 goals in 447 games with the green and white striped shirt.

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