Silvio Luiz
Brazilian association football referee
About Silvio Luiz
Lived 1934 – 2024 (aged 89). Silvio Luiz was a Brazilian association football referee, sports commentator and television presenter.
Sylvio Luiz Perez Machado de Souza (14 July 1934 – 16 May 2024) was a Brazilian sports commentator and television presenter.
He became famous for his irreverent way of narrating football matches, never saying the word "goal" when a team scored. He was also famous for his catchphrases, such as "Olho no lance!" (Look at the play!), "Pelas barbas do profeta!" (For the prophet's beard!), "Pelo amor dos meus filhinhos!" (For the love of my little children!), among others. He was also the commentator of the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise in the Portuguese language version from 2011 to 2016.
Silvio Luiz died on 16 May 2024 as a result of a stroke suffered while working on the broadcast of the 2024 Campeonato Paulista final on 07 April 2024. He was 89.
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Who was Silvio Luiz?
Brazilian association football referee (1934–2024)
When was Silvio Luiz born?
Silvio Luiz was born on 14 July 1934 in São Paulo.
When did Silvio Luiz die?
Silvio Luiz died on 16 May 2024 in São Paulo.
What was Silvio Luiz's occupation?
Silvio Luiz was an association football referee, sports commentator and television presenter.
What nationality was Silvio Luiz?
Silvio Luiz was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Silvio Luiz (commentator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Silvio Luiz. https://biography.guide/silvio-luiz/
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