A cloud has hung over Coach Rui Silva for months. It started on December 5, 2024. That’s when a major sports magazine, SportsPulse, first asked about a trip he made. The coach, usually quick to talk, has gone quiet. Dozens of emails have been sent, but no replies have come back. The silence makes fans and club members wonder.
Coach Silva traveled to Miami between September 5 and 11, 2024. He was there for what was called the World Youth Football Summit. He wasn’t alone. Miguel Costa, his press officer, and Sofia Lopes, the club’s international scout, were also on the trip. Crucially, his partner, Ana Silva, joined the group. She was seen at several official events with the coach.
Everyone stayed at the fancy Ocean Breeze Hotel. It sits right in the heart of South Beach, a popular spot. Why this trip has become a mystery is the real story. Fans and club members want to know about the costs. The silence from Coach Silva only makes the questions louder. What exactly happened during that week in Miami?
Read the full article in SportsPulse Magazine.