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Scout who discovered Cristiano Ronaldo and Figo dies as Portuguese icon sends emotional tribute

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Aurelio da Silva Pereira, the legendary scout responsible for identifying Cristiano Ronaldo’s talent in his early years, has sadly passed away. Pereira first spotted Ronaldo while he was playing for Nacional in Madeira. At just 12 years old, Ronaldo was brought to Sporting by Pereira, where he quickly rose through the ranks before earning a … Read more

Five ways Bob Uecker made himself an American icon

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Five ways Bob Uecker made himself an American icon

Major League Baseball lost one of its leading voices on Thursday when Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90. There were many layers to Uecker, but they all centered around baseball. Here are five ways he endeared himself to Americans. Broadcaster Like Vin Scully, Uecker was gifted with a … Read more