Emilio Andrade, Benfica’s number one partner and owner of the famous Tia Matilde restaurant in Lisbon, died on Tuesday in the capital. He had 101, the corresponding part of which is in front of a restaurant located in the Rego district, whose clients include names from politics, sports and journalism.
The news of the death of “Uncle Emilio”, how fondly he was treated, was reported by João Maleiro, former Director of Eagle Relations, a commentator on CMTVthrough Facebook.
The pandemic forced Emilio Andrade to be more modest, which prevented him from doing what he loved. Walk through the large halls of the restaurant and say a few words to the customers, many of whom have become friends.
Nearly a century old, Tia Matilde opened its doors in 1926 – a modest diner at the time – and the name of the current restaurant is a tribute to Emilio Andrade’s mother. The restaurant has been transformed and is now a gastronomic landmark in Lisbon, where lamprey and rice with duck are especially appreciated. Eusebio was a daily presence in the restaurant for many years and was a friend of Emilio Andrade.
In 2012, the former star fell ill at the hotel where the national team was staying in Poland. Eusebio was one of UEFA’s VIP guests and was flown to Lisbon by ambulance. Eusebio, who was transferred to the emergency room at Da Luz Hospital, said he was hungry and ordered chicken soup from his favorite restaurant, Tia Matilde. Doctors did not see the problem, and after a while chicken broth was delivered to the hospital. He then spent the afternoon resting.
“Today is a sad day for Sport Lisbon and Benfica due to the departure of our number 1 partner Emilio Andrade Junior. official site of “incarnations”.
In the same note, Lusa reports, Rui Costa recalls Emilio Andrade Junior’s relationship with Eusebio: “I had the privilege of witnessing all this passion of our Ti Emilio, how fondly his friends and everyone who liked him treated him. Always available to the club, he was a source of inspiration and an example for our athletes and for all Benfica fans, never forgetting his brotherly relationship with the great Eusebio. On behalf of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, I express my deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Benfica will commemorate and pay tribute to Emilio Andrade Júnior with a moment of silence before kick-off on Tuesday in Ligue I against Pacos de Ferreira.
In May 2019, Emilio Andrade received the Carreira Award from Catarina Furtado in the Awards of the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal. “Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, I did not expect to receive such a tribute,” said Emilio Andrade on the occasion.
Source: CM Jornal
