Silvino Louro passed away at age 67, according to major media reports. He was a former goalkeeper for Benfica, as reported by sports outlets, and had a 23-year playing career for clubs including Benfica, Porto, Vitoria Setubal, Vitoria Guimaraes, Aves, and Salgueiros, retiring in 2000 at age 41, based on career records. Louro also won 23 caps for Portugal, per football statistics.
After his playing days, he worked as a goalkeeping coach under Jose Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, according to club histories. At Manchester United, he was part of the squad that won the FA Community Shield, League Cup, and UEFA Europa League in the 2016/17 season, as stated in a Manchester United statement. Louro worked with goalkeepers including David De Gea, Petr Cech, and Iker Casillas, as noted in coaching profiles.
Now I cry, but I'll be able to laugh, laugh a lot, talk about you, remember every moment. In the Mourinho family you are loved and you'll stay alive. I'll continue to listen to you before each game 'bro it's going to be fine'. Rest easy little hands.
Among those he coached, Julio Cesar worked under him at Inter Milan from 2008 to 2010, based on team records, and was named UEFA's Best Goalkeeper during that time, per award listings. Vitor Baia and Petr Cech also won UEFA's Best Goalkeeper award under Silvino Louro, according to historical data. The cause of Silvino Louro's death has not been disclosed.
Jose Mourinho posted an emotional tribute to Silvino Louro on Instagram, writing, 'Now I cry, but I'll be able to laugh, laugh a lot, talk about you, remember every moment. In the Mourinho family you are loved and you'll stay alive. I'll continue to listen to you before each game 'bro it's going to be fine'.
' Manchester United expressed condolences in a statement, as did Chelsea and Benfica in their own statements. The exact date of his passing remains unknown.