The president of Sp. Braga, António Salvador, shared the desire to “strengthen the internal culture” of the club, in his speech at the Golden Legion Gala, which concluded the celebrations of the club’s 105th anniversary.
«To be at Sporting Clube de Braga, it’s not enough to be good, it’s not enough to have quality. To be a Golden Warrior, you also need to have commitment, rigor and mentality. It has to be Braga», stated the director.
António Salvador reinforced: «We have to strengthen our internal culture. Being at Braga, being from Braga, implies adherence to pillars that are non-negotiable. Only those who have boldness, bravery, demand, rigor and identity are from Braga.”
The director added that this implies «making a greater and absolute commitment to the club, the city and the community, with Braga being 100 percent».
The Golden Legion Gala was attended by, among other personalities, the Secretary of State for Sport, Pedro Dias, the president of the Portuguese Olympic Committee, Fernando Gomes, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, Pedro Proença, and the president of the Portuguese Professional Football League, Reinaldo Teixeira.
Midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar was considered footballer of the year and João Moutinho received the Gverreiro de Ouro and Merit award.
One of those players who makes us get up out of our seats… He’s special 🔥✨
Rodrigo Zalazar is the 🏆 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗼! #WinWithEveryone | #GalaLegiãodeOuro pic.twitter.com/wcnGOEvlCw
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January 26, 2026
José Manuel Fernandes, current Minister of Agriculture and former president of the Board of the General Assembly of Sp. Braga, received the Gverreiro de Honra award.
All winners at the Golden Legion Gala:
Young Athlete of the Year: Romário Cunha
Footballer of the Year: Rodrigo Zalazar
Athlete of the Year: Ana Rodrigues (Swimming) and Matilde Calado (Volleyball)
Revelation of the Year: Women’s Football Training
Amateur Athlete of the Year: Louis Caravan (Bocia)
Gverreiro Solidário: Hearts with Crown
Partner of the Year: Solverde
Gverreiro Recognition: Arthur Correia
Warrior of Gold and Merit: João Moutinho
Honorary Warrior: José Manuel Fernandes
