In 1988, Pereira created Sporting’s recruitment and training department, which he headed up, going on to discover and help develop young talent such as Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Nani. Portugal’s ...

Aurelio Pereira was responsible for Sporting's youth recruitment since 1988 Pereira brought both Luis Figo and Ronaldo to the club as young players ... symbols of world training has left us ...

Aurelio da Silva Pereira was the man who first spotted Cristiano Ronaldo's talent while he was playing for Nacional in Madeira as a boy.

THE legendary scout who discovered football greats Cristiano Ronaldo ... Recruitment and Training Department of Sporting CP to develop a national network of scouts to identify young talent.

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Aurelio Pereira, Sporting's former head of recruitment who passed away at the age of 77.

Aurélio Pereira, Sporting Lisbon scout who discovered notable players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luís Figo, has died at 77. Pereira established Sporting's Recruitment and Training Department in ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has led tributes to legendary Sporting Lisbon scout Aurelio ... One of the greatest symbols of world training has left us, but his legacy will live on forever,' Ronaldo wrote.