Portuguese former football player Fernando Gomez, The two-time Golden Boot and Porto top scorer died this Saturday at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer, the “dragons” reported.
“We are deeply saddened and saddened by the announcement that one of the indispensable names in the history of Porto Football Club has passed away. Fernando Gomes, the two-time Golden Boot and blue-white top scorer, passed away this Saturday at the age of 66. due to prolonged illness“, Porto explained in a statement.
Both of them Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and the Portuguese League, as well as the leaders of the sports and political world, expressed their condolences for the loss.
“Dragons” means Gomes, born in Porto in November 1956. “In his short career, he collected goals and titles in junior litters” and said he was “rapidly becoming an even more productive person in senior football.”
He debuted in Porto’s main team at the age of 17. and was the League’s top scorer in the first of six times with 20.
Five times National Champion, once European Champion, winner. three Portuguese Cups, three Cândido de Oliveira Super Cups and a European Cup.
This is how he got the Golden Boot: Europe’s top scorer in 1983 and 1985 In the 1970s and 1980s, he was the owner and master of the number 9 jersey and the blue-and-white bracelet.”
On his twenty-year tour with “Dragons” He played 452 matches and scored 355 goals.
“His experience on the field and the frontcourt research department They’ve given him more than enough background to assume the position of Dragons Training Director, which he held until the last day despite his health issues.”
On the occasion of his death, the FPF made a decision. minutes of silence In competitions held until Monday, November 28th.
If the President of the Portuguese League, Pedro Proenca, He posted a message on Facebook that he was “deeply dismayed” at the loss of Gomes, stating that he was “a figure greater than football, an outstanding player, but above all a gentleman who left his mark on the lives of those who lived together.” “.
“Portuguese football is losing one of its greatest ambassadors, someone who made us stand out on and off the pitch. The best memories of Fernando Gomes will remain“, added.
Sérgio Conceição, the coach of the “Dragons”, also said goodbye to Gomes via social networks. “see you forever” He confirmed the separation of the “symbol” of Porto and Portuguese football.
“Our paths crossed long before football. From an early age I learned to appreciate Fernando as a man. relationship of great respect and admirationHe added football to what unites us,” he shared on Instagram.
They also published farewell messages. Benfica and Sporting de Portugalamong other assets.