"We are here today to represent our team and to listen to the people who have given so much and will continue to give to world football", said Gil Santos, before passing the microphone to Vieira: "Listening to more experienced people, to former players and coaches helps us to learn more. It is a pleasure to be part of a club that organises such an important event."

 

Asked about their thoughts on the coming panels, the two players know exactly what they want to listen to. "I want ot hear the Éder's mental coach [Susana Torres], because of what happened last year", said Gonçalo, with Gil adding: "I have always admired Luís Figo and I will listen to carefully to him. He has always had an intellectual way of doing things both on and off the pitch, which is something that you don't normally see."