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João Rocha

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Anjos and the second or paternal family name is Rocha.

João Rocha
President of Sporting CP
In office
7 September 1973 – 3 October 1986
Preceded byManuel Henrique Nazareth
Succeeded byAmado de Freitas
Personal details
Born
João António dos Anjos Rocha

(1930-07-09)9 July 1930
Setúbal, Portugal
Died8 March 2013(2013-03-08) (aged 82)
Lisbon, Portugal
SpouseMaria Teresa Ribeiro Pereira Bastos dos Anjos Rocha
ProfessionBanker

João António dos Anjos Rocha was an entrepreneur and Portuguese sports manager. He was president of Sporting CP between September 7, 1973 and October 3, 1986.

During his presidency numerous business projects were realized, including the first project of club-company in Portugal, approved by the partners in November 1973, denominated "Society of Constructions and Planning".

The current pavilion of Sporting Clube de Portugal was named Pavilhão João Rocha in order to honor the former president.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Morreu João Rocha" (in Portuguese). Jornal de Noticias. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2017.


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