20/04/2024 08:08 (UTC)

Portugal celebrates 50th anniversary of Carnation Revolution

Lisbon, Apr 20 (EFE).- Portugal celebrated on Saturday the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution which also meant liberation and the recognition of labor rights for professional footballers.

Professional footballers, who until 1974 were subject to the so-called 'Lei de opção' (Option Law) of the António Salazar dictatorship.

The Benfica player, a club that was then one of the greats in Europe, received very relevant offers to leave Portugal and join teams like Juventus in Turin or Inter Milan. (Camera: CARLOS GARCÍA).

FOOTAGE SHOWS TRAINING SESSION AT PAÇOS DE FERREIRA STADIUM AND FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE OPORTO STADIUM IN LISBON, PORTUGAL.

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Date: 20/04/2024 08:05 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Sport » Soccer
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 131 seconds
Reference: 7001356248
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