Pepe (footballer, born 1983)
Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira, known as Pepe, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Porto, which he captains, and the Portugal national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs of his generation.
Pepe with Portugal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Pepe chasing down Sergio Agüero of Atlético Madrid in 2010
Pepe warming up during the 2015–16 season
Pepe giving the thumbs up before a match against Shakhtar Donetsk in the group stages of the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League
Order of Merit (Portugal)
The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honorific Order of civil merit intended to award those responsible for meritorious acts or services performed in the exercise of any functions, both in the public and the private sphere, which reveal self-sacrifice in favor of the community. The decorations are given by the President of the Portuguese Republic, in his role as the Grand-Master of the Portuguese Honorific Orders. The Order of Merit can be awarded, during life or posthumously, to both Portuguese and foreign citizens; it can also be awarded to localities or institutions that are legal persons governed by public law or of public utility. This order has been awarded to a number of people performing the most diverse functions such as ambassadors, businesspeople, military personnel, athletes and musicians.
Plaque and badge of the Commander