Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Gonçalves honored a public pledge by personally presenting his “Man of the Match” award to goalkeeper Rui Silva, highlighting team solidarity following their 1-1 draw against Juventus.
Gonçalves, widely known as Pote, had initially suggested his intention to pass on the individual accolade to Silva during a flash interview conducted immediately after the UEFA Champions League match.
The gesture, an act of sportsmanship and team unity, was confirmed by the club. Sporting Lisbon shared the moment on social media, featuring a photograph of the two smiling players.
A family ?? Pote handed the Man of the Match award to our guardian: Rui Silva ?? #UCL pic.twitter.com/KncJh2HSSM
— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) November 4, 2025
The social media post was captioned “A family,” further emphasizing the strong bond within the squad. The club shared the update on November 4, 2025.