Colloquium Ceremony to confer the title of Doctor Honoris Causa on Carlos Queiroz

The Rector and Administration of the Lusophone University have the honour of inviting Your Excellency to the ceremony for the conferral of the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Professor Coach Carlos Queiroz, by the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports.

Carlos Manuel Brito Leal de Queiroz

Carlos Manuel Brito Leal de Queiroz was born on 1 March 1953 in Nampula, Mozambique. A Portuguese national, he is a prominent figure in the world of football, recognised for his career as a coach.

Academic Background

Carlos Queiroz graduated in Physical Education from the Instituto Superior de Educação Física at the Technical University of Lisbon, where he studied from 1975 to 1980. In 1987, he obtained the Pedagogical Aptitude and Scientific Capacity Certificate from the same institution.

Playing and Coaching Career

As a player, he served as a goalkeeper at Clube Ferroviário de Nampula from 1968 to 1974. Carlos Queiroz holds the UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching certification in Europe. His coaching career is extensive and includes:

• Olivais (1981-1982): Youth Coach
• Belenenses (1982-1983): Youth Coach
• Estoril-Praia (1983-1984): Assistant Coach
• Portugal U-18 (1984-1986): Assistant Coach
• Portugal U-16, U-17, U-18, and U-20 (1987-1991): Head Coach
• Portugal A (1991-1993): Head Coach
• Sporting Clube de Portugal (1993-1996): Head Coach
• NY/NJ MetroStars (1996-1997): Head Coach
• Nagoya Grampus Eight (1997-1998): Head Coach
• United Arab Emirates (1999-2000): Head Coach
• South Africa (2000-2002): Head Coach
• Manchester United (2002-2003, 2004-2008): Assistant Coach
• Real Madrid (2003-2004): Head Coach
• Portugal (2008-2010): Head Coach
• Iran (2011-2019, 2022): Head Coach
• Colombia (2019-2020): Head Coach
• Egypt (2021-2022): Head Coach
• Qatar (2023): Head Coach

Achievements and Titles

Throughout his career, Carlos Queiroz has won numerous titles and awards:

• Under-20 World Cups: 1989 and 1991
• Under-16 European Championship: 1989
• Taca de Portugal: 1995
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1995
• Japanese Super Cup: 1996
• Spanish Super Cup: 2003
• UEFA Champions League: 2008
• English Premier League: 2003, 2007, and 2008
• English League Cup: 2006, 2009
• English Community Shield: 2007

Individual Awards

He has been recognised as Coach of the Year by various publications and organisations:

• World Soccer Magazine, Onze Mondial, France Football, Don Balón, A Bola, Record, O Jogo, and National Association of Football Coaches: 1991
• Portuguese Football Federation: 1991
• Asian Football Confederation: 2014, 2018
• Iranian Football Federation: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Honours and Decorations

Carlos Queiroz has also been honoured by various institutions for his contributions to football:

• Commander of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator
• Medal of Good Sporting Services
• Medal of Honour for Sporting Merit
• Necklace of Honour for Sporting Merit
• Gold Medal or International Merit (PFP)

Additionally, Carlos Queiroz has played significant roles in various technical committees of organisations such as FIFA, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and the Confederation of African Football. He was also the author of the Q-Report, a document outlining plans for the development of football in the United States in 1998.

His career is a testament to dedication and success in the world of football, making a significant impact on every team and national side he has managed.

Programme

Academic Procession

Musical Moment

Intervention of the Magnificent Rector
Professor Doctor José Bragança de Miranda

Intervention of the President and Administrator of COFAC
Professor Doctor Manuel de Almeida Damásio

Justification of the Honoris Causa Proposal by the Director of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports
Professor Doctor Jorge Proença

Tribute to the new Doctor by the Academic Sponsor
Professor Doctor Júlio Garganta

Solemn Conferral of the Title by the Rector

Address by the New Doctor
Carlos Queiroz

Musical Moment