Abel Ferreira, the head coach of Palmeiras, was recently honored with the prestigious “Merit of Liga Portugal” award. The ceremony took place in Porto during the inaugural edition of the Liga Portugal Awards, organized by the country’s top professional football entity.
This recognition was bestowed upon Abel Ferreira after careful evaluation by professionals associated with Liga Portugal. It’s worth noting that he faced competition from all Portuguese individuals who have made significant contributions to football beyond the country’s borders.
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Domingos Paciência, the vice-president of the National Association of Football Coaches (ANTF), expressed his congratulations to Abel Ferreira and emphasized the positive impact he has had on Portuguese football, following in the footsteps of other Portuguese coaches like Jorge Jesus.
Abel Ferreira’s impressive track record
Abel Ferreira’s record extends beyond Portugal. During his tenure in Brazil since the end of 2020, he has guided Palmeiras to eight notable titles, including Conmebol Libertadores, Campeonato Paulista, Brazilian Cup, Recopa Sul-Americana, Brazilian Championship, and Brazilian Super Cup.
Abel Ferreira’s success has made him the second most successful coach in Palmeiras history, trailing only Osvaldo Brandão in terms of titles won. His remarkable achievements have earned him numerous accolades, both in Portugal and abroad, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the world of football. He also won the São Paulo Citizenship Title as well as the ACEESP Trophy as 2022 Sports Highlight of the Year.
These awards, including the recent “Merit of Liga Portugal,” reflect Abel Ferreira’s exceptional coaching career and the significant impact he has made on the footballing world.
