Softfootball have gathered that the Portugal Football Summit 2025 has been nominated for the 2026 Heavent Awards in Cannes, a moment that comes after Francisco Neto declared at the event that Portugal Women now play without fear.

Held between 8 October and 11 October 2025 at Cidade do Futebol, the home of the Portuguese Football Federation, the summit brought together key figures in global football.
Guests and speakers included Aleksander Čeferin, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez and former Manchester United F.C. star Nani. GIVEMESPORT served as the official international media partner.
The summit announced the nomination on its LinkedIn account, stating:
The Portugal Football Summit 2025 has been nominated for the 2026 Heavent Awards in Cannes 🏆. The first edition of the Portugal Football Summit, in collaboration with GR8 Events, was defined by dedication, excellence and the commitment of an outstanding team, the people at the heart of everything we do. This recognition is the result of tireless work and extraordinary talent.
We will keep following the chain of events around this normination.