Overview
- Alverca confirmed late on Saturday that Emanuel Jesus Bonfim Evaristo, known as Manú, died in a road traffic accident and was 43 years old.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica published an official note of condolence and said Manú made 17 appearances for the club in the 2006/07 season.
- Initial reports place the crash in the 'zona do Sobral' while other outlets say Vermões, about 50 km from Lisbon, and no police or forensic statement has yet resolved that discrepancy.
- Manú began his senior career at Alverca after training in Setúbal and had notable spells at Estrela da Amadora and Marítimo before playing in Poland, China and Cyprus and retiring at Vilafranquense in July 2019.
- Clubs and friends have expressed mourning for the former player and officials are expected to provide further details on the circumstances of the accident and any public funeral arrangements.