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Joaquim Evangelista: «My mother passed away a month and a half ago and the greatest legacy I will leave her is to support women's football»
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Joaquim Evangelista: «My mother passed away a month and a half ago and the greatest legacy I will leave her is to support women's football»

Record15 September 2026 at 19:40

Joaquim Evangelista is the president of the Professional Football Players' Union. His mother passed away a month and a half ago, according to statements he made to the media.

Evangelista states that the greatest legacy he will leave his mother is support for women's football. This statement comes in the context of his role as president of the union that represents professional players.

The article does not specify what concrete actions Evangelista intends to take regarding support for women's football, nor does it provide further details about the circumstances of his mother's death or the broader context of this public statement.

Why this matters

This news is of interest to readers in the region because it highlights Evangelista's personal commitment to women's football, potentially influencing the development and visibility of this sport in Portugal. It follows ongoing discussions about gender equality in sport and the role of unions in protecting players' rights.

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