Liliana Coelho: A Life Dedicated to Portuguese Football

The Portuguese football community is mourning the loss of Liliana Carina Cabaço Coelho, a dedicated referee and observer from the Évora Football Association. Her passing marks a significant loss for arbitration within the country.

Early Career and Refereeing Background

Liliana Coelho began her career as a referee in the 2012/13 season, quickly establishing herself within the AF Évora structure. She dedicated years to officiating matches and contributing to the development of the game at the regional level. Associação de Futebol de Évora regularly published her appointments.

Transition to Referee Observer

By 2020, Coelho transitioned to the role of referee observer for the Évora Football Association, leveraging her experience to mentor and evaluate aspiring referees. This role demonstrated her commitment to fostering the next generation of officials.

Recognition and Condolences

The Federation Portuguesa de Futebol (FPF) and the Arbitration Council have expressed their deepest condolences to Liliana Coelho’s family and friends. Luciano Gonçalves, president of the FPF Arbitration Council, stated, “On my personal behalf and on behalf of the Arbitration Council, I want to offer my most sincere condolences to Liliana’s family and friends. Our arbitration becomes poorer every time we lose one of our own.”

Personal Details

Born on June 1, 1990, Liliana Coelho was 35 years traditional at the time of her passing. She was a respected figure within the AF Évora and Portuguese football as a whole. ZeroZero and ogol.com.br both list her birthdate and association.

Legacy

Liliana Coelho’s dedication to Portuguese football, both as a referee and an observer, leaves a lasting legacy. Her contributions to the Évora Football Association and the broader arbitration community will be remembered fondly.