The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) celebrated its centenary last night with a lavish gala at Estoril Casino, attended by both the FIFA president Joseph Blatter and UEFA head Michel Platini.
A long list of the specially created "Quinas de Ouro" (Golden Shields) awards were distributed to celebrate the best the country has produced in 100 years of football in all its forms.
Cristiano Ronaldo was named the greatest player, beating Eusébio and Figo, and José Mourinho picked up the prize for the best coach.
The greatest Portugal XI from the last 100 years was also nominated: Vítor Baía, Fernando Couto, Germano, Humberto Coelho, Ricardo Carvalho, Coluna, Figo, Rui Costa, Ronaldo, Eusébio, Futre
"I think Ronaldo and Mourinho are examples we can all follow. If we believe in ourselves and are determined we can achieve great objectives," said the agent of both men, Jorge Mendes, who received the award on behalf of Ronaldo who could not be present because of tonight's Real Madrid-Atletico Madrid derby.
As for Mourinho, the Chelsea coach said: "Normally when I receive awards I thank my own, but on this occasion I would like to dedicate the award to all the coaches and players, directors, referees, from youth levels through all levels who have played the game with passion and made the history of Portuguese football what it is."
Full list of awards
Player of the century: Cristiano Ronaldo
Coach of the century: José Mourinho
Portugal XI of the century: Vítor Baía, Fernando Couto, Germano, Humberto Coelho, Ricardo Carvalho, Coluna, Figo, Rui Costa, Cristiano Ronaldo, Eusébio, Futre
Contemporary Portugal XI (1969-2014): Vítor Baía, Fernando Couto, João Pinto, Ricardo Carvalho, Humberto, Chalana, Figo, Rui Costa, Cristiano Ronaldo, Futre, Pauleta
Historical Portugal XI (1914-1968): Costa Pereira, Germano, Hilário, Vicente, Virgílio, Coluna, Simões, Travassos, Eusébio, Matateu, Peyroteo
National team of the century: Portugal's 1966 World Cup team
Female player of the century: Carla Couto
Platinum award: Eusébio
Referee of the century: Pedro Proença
Futsal player of the century: Ricardinho
Female futsal player of the century: Rita Martins
Beach soccer player of the century: Madjer
Honourable awards: Camacho Vieira (former national team doctor), Gilberto Madail (former FPF president), Carlos Queiroz (former Portugal coach), Luís Figo (Portugal's record caps holder) and the Portuguese Professional Football League (on behalf of the clubs)
Presidential award: Lisbon Football Association, Portalegre Football Association and Porto Football Association
Best journalistic reports: coverage of Euro 2004 by RTP and "Hino ao Futebol" by Jaime Cravo (Sport TV)
Best programmes: "Bola Branca" by Rádio Renascença and "Tarde Desportiva" by Antenna 1
