The President warned that the honours entail greater responsibilities for the young footballers, who brought the under-17 World Cup trophy to Belém Palace.
Under-17 national team decorated with the Order of Merit by the President of the Republic
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Context & Explainers
Belém is the presidential palace (Palácio de Belém), the official residence and workplace of Portugal's president; it has served as the presidential seat since 1911 and sits in the Belém district of Lisbon near the Tagus River. The incoming president will be sworn in there on 9 March, and those in Lisbon may see public events or media coverage around the palace during the inauguration.
