Portuguese Football Federation honors key figures at Quinas de Ouro ceremony

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) held its Quinas de Ouro ceremony at the Cidade do Futebol to recognize outstanding contributions from athletes, coaches, referees, and officials in national football.

Among the primary honorees receiving the FPF Medal of Honor were Hermínio Loureiro, recognized for his leadership as former president of the Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional and his service as Secretary of State for Sport. Other Medal of Honor recipients included Carlos Queiroz, Valentim Loureiro, and posthumous honors for Vicente Lucas and Silvino Louro. Members of the Magriços team, including António Simões, José Augusto, Hilário, and João Lourenço, were also distinguished.

Individual performance awards included Diogo Costa for Best Player, Lúcia Alves for Best Female Player, João Pinheiro for Best Referee, and Francesco Farioli for Best Coach. FPF President Pedro Proença opened the ceremony by stating that the event celebrates the people whose talent and commitment have elevated Portuguese football to a level of excellence.