Xico Andebol will pay tribute to Paulo Abreu, team captain who passed away on April 25th, on May 1st, during the reception to Ac. Funchal, in a game related to the 4th round of Group A of the Division of Honor. The funeral of the late player will take place this afternoon, starting at 3:30 pm, at the Mascotelos Church, in Guimarães.
«Paulo Abreu, our captain, passed away on Thursday, April 25th. The funeral ceremonies will take place this Saturday, at 3:30 pm, at the Mascotelos church, Guimarães.
Paulo Abreu will be honored at the meeting against Académico do Funchal, on May 1st at 3:30 pm, at the Pavilhão Francisco de Holanda. Clube Desportivo Xico Andebol invites Guimarães, friends and everyone who had the pleasure of spending time with Paulo, to join this moment of tribute.
Paulo Abreu was a huge example for us of generosity, friendship and dedication. He will always be part of the history of Xico Andebol and in the hearts of each one of us », can be read on the official page of the club from Guimarães.
And in order to perpetuate Paulo Abreu’s legacy, Xico Andebol will establish an annual prize that will always be awarded on April 25th, the date of its captain’s death.
«In order to perpetuate its presence and remember its legacy, among other actions, the management of Clube Desportivo Xico Andebol decided, every April 25th, to distinguish with the Paulo Abreu Prize, an award for fair play, leadership and dedication, a member of the Xico Handebol family, athlete, coach or manager, who in his activity at the club represents the values of our beloved athlete.
Xico Andebol is simultaneously grateful for the countless demonstrations of affection and solidarity received at this time of enormous consternation within our family».
The municipality of Guimarães shows its regret at the death of the Xico Andebol athlete
The Guimarães City Council also issued a note of condolence over the death of the young Xico Andebol athlete.
«The Mayor of Guimarães, Domingos Bragança, expresses his dismay at the death of Paulo Alexandre Mendes Abreu, offering his family and friends his most heartfelt condolences», can be read in the note issued by the municipality.
