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Fernando Gomes

b. 1952

President of the Portuguese Olympic Committee

Association football executive
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About Fernando Gomes

Born 1952. Fernando Gomes is a Portuguese association football executive, known for Portuguese Football Federation.

Fernando Soares Gomes da Silva (born 21 February 1952) is a Portuguese sports administrator. He has been a member of the FIFA Council since September 2017 and has served as President of the Olympic Committee of Portugal since 2025. He served as President of the Portuguese Football Federation from December 2011 to February 2025, and as a Vice-President of UEFA from 2017 to 2023.

He is a former basketball player and former league president, and he also had a long career at FC Porto, where he served on the board of directors from 2000 to 2010.

Gomes holds a degree in economics from the University of Porto.

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Important facts

Born
21 February 1952, Porto
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football executive
Nationality
Portugal
Known for
Portuguese Football Federation
Education
School of Economics and Management of the University of Porto
Positions held
Chairperson, Vice president, Member, Olympic Committee of Portugal
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal; Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry; Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fernando Gomes?

President of the Portuguese Olympic Committee

When was Fernando Gomes born?

Fernando Gomes was born on 21 February 1952 in Porto.

What is Fernando Gomes's occupation?

Fernando Gomes is an association football executive.

What is Fernando Gomes known for?

Fernando Gomes is known for Portuguese Football Federation.

What nationality is Fernando Gomes?

Fernando Gomes is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fernando Gomes

· Wikidata: Q10281528

· DBpedia: Fernando Gomes (football administrator)

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