João Rocha

João Rocha
President of Sporting CP
In office
7 September 1973 – 3 October 1986
Preceded by Manuel Henrique Nazareth
Succeeded by Amado de Freitas
Personal details
Born João António dos Anjos Rocha
(1930-07-09)9 July 1930
Setúbal, Portugal
Died 8 March 2013(2013-03-08) (aged 82)
Nationality Portuguese
Spouse(s) Maria Teresa Ribeiro Pereira Bastos dos Anjos Rocha
Children Maria Margarida Pereira Bastos dos Anjos Rocha Folque de Mendoca
Profession Banker

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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