Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to “one of the greatest icons of world coaching” following the death of legendary Portuguese scout Aurélio Pereira, the man who discovered him, at age 77.

Until forever, Mr. Aurelio, thank you for everything. Rest in peace.” “The death of Aurélio Pereira represents an irreparable loss for Portuguese Football,” the Portuguese Football ...

Aurelio Pereira, the former head of Sporting Lisbon's recruitment department, died today, the Portuguese club have confirmed. A club statement read: "Sporting Clube de Portugal expresses its ...

LISBON, Portugal — Aurélio Pereira, the Sporting Lisbon scout credited with discovering Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, died on Tuesday, the club said. He was 77. Sporting did not reveal a ...

Cristiano Ronaldo is just one of the Portuguese players discovered by Aurelio da Silva Pereira [Getty Images] Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute following the death on Tuesday of the coach who ...