Silvio Luiz (commentator) explained

Silvio Luiz
Birth Date:14 July 1934
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Death Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Birth Name:Sylvio Luiz Perez Machado de Souza
Occupation:Sports commentator and television presenter

Sylvio Luiz Perez Machado de Souza (14 July 1934 – 16 May 2024) was a Brazilian sports commentator and television presenter.[1]

He became famous for his irreverent way of narrating football matches, never saying the word "goal" when a team scored.[2] He was also famous for his catchphrases, such as "Olho no lance!" (Look at the play!), "Pelas barbas do profeta!" (For the prophet's beard!), "Pelo amor dos meus filhinhos!" (For the love of my little children!), among others. He was also the commentator of the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise in the Portuguese language version from 2011 to 2016.[3] [4]

Silvio Luiz died on 16 May 2024 as a result of a stroke suffered while working on the broadcast of the 2024 Campeonato Paulista final on 10 April 2024. He was 89.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silvio Luiz - Que fim levou? - Terceiro Tempo. Terceiro Tempo. Portuguese. 20 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Em 30 anos de narração, Silvio Luiz nunca gritou 'gol'. RedeTV!. Portuguese. 17 May 2024.
  3. Web site: "Pro Evolution Soccer 2011" terá narração de Silvio Luiz. UOL. Portuguese. 17 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Milton Leite é cogitado para substituir Silvio Luiz em PES 2017. UOL Jogos. Portuguese. 17 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Morre, aos 89 anos, o narrador Silvio Luiz . . 16 May 2024 . pt.