António Lima Pereira 1952 – 2022

Biography

António Lima Pereira was born on February 1, 1952, in Póvoa de Varzim, a coastal town in northern Portugal known for its maritime heritage. He devoted much of his life to football, the sport that has long been central to Portuguese culture and identity. Through his career as a footballer, he became part of Portugal’s sporting legacy during a significant era of the nation’s athletic development.

On January 22, 2022, António passed away in Portugal at the age of 69, leaving behind a life dedicated to the sport he loved. Though the specific details of his later years remain private, his contributions to Portuguese football endured throughout his lifetime. He is remembered as part of the generations of athletes who helped shape the country’s football tradition.

António Lima Pereira’s life reflected the passion and commitment that defined Portuguese football during his era. His memory lives on among those who knew him and within the broader story of Portuguese sport.