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[LEGEND] Eusebio
Football loses a legend: Portugal hero Eusebio - one of the true greats of the game - dies at the age of 71
Portuguese football legend Eusebio has died at the age of 71. The forward scored an incredible 473 goals in 440 matches for Benfica, the Portuguese giants with whom he spent most of his career and won the European Cup in 1962. He also scored 41 goals in 64 appearances for the Portugal national team, helping them to third place in the 1966 World Cup in England - a tournament in which he was top goalscorer with nine goals. He memorably scored four goals in the 5-3 quarter-final win over North Korea at Goodison Park. Legend: Eusebio has passed away at the age of 71 Memorable tournament: Eusebio scores one of his four goals against North Korea in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park Display: Eusebio's coffin arrives at Benfica's Luz Stadium to be displayed in a chapel of rest on Sunday evening Tribute: Fans flock to Benfica's stadium to pay tribute to the Portugal legend who died on Sunday A spokesman for Benfica said: 'We have just received confirmation of the death of Eusebio. It's a very sad day for all of us.' The club were unable to confirm details of Eusebio's death but reports in Portugal say he died of a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Sunday morning. He had been in poor health for some time and was hospitalised during Euro 2012 after suffering a heart scare in Poland. Quote:
Legends united: Eusebio with Bobby Moore in 1980 Real Madrid confirmed they will hold a minute's silence at the Bernabeu ahead of Monday's league clash with Celta Vigo and that their players will wear black armbands in respect to Eusebio, with coach Carlo Ancelotti paying his respects in his pre-match press conference. 'It's very sad news,' he said. 'We want to send our best wishes to his family and his friends.' Hundreds of Benfica supporters paid their final respects to the player at the Estadio da Luz on Sunday evening after his coffin was presented at the home of the Portuguese club. Nicknamed the Black Panther, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira was famed for his speed, technique and a fearsome right-foot shot that earned him 733 goals in 745 competitive matches in his career. He is widely considered to be one of the best players to ever grace a football pitch. Eusebio won the Ballon d'Or in 1965 and was runner-up in 1962 and 1966. At Benfica, he helped them to 11 Portuguese League titles and five Cups, as well as establishing them as a major European force. In 1962, he scored twice in a remarkable 5-3 win over the all-conquering Real Madrid in the final in Amsterdam. However, his three other appearances in the European Cup final ended in defeat. In 1963, he scored but Benfica lost 2-1 to AC Milan at Wembley; in 1965, Internazionale beat them 1-0 in the San Siro; and in 1968, Matt Busby's Manchester United won 4-1 in extra time at Wembley. He played his last match for Benfica in 1975 and played out his career largely in the North American Soccer League (NASL) before finally hanging up his boots in 1980. Disappointment: Eusebio walks from the Wembley pitch after England eliminated Portugal following a 2-1 win Current Portuguese hero Cristiano Ronaldo led the tributes, tweeting a picture of the pair and writing 'Always eternal #Eusebio , rest in peace.' Another former Portugal star, Luis Figo, also tweeted a picture with Eusebio and called him 'the King!' Tribute: Manchester United posted this on their Instagram account Winners: With Sir Bobby Charlton and the European Cup outside Old Trafford in 2003 Legends past and present: Eusebio presents Cristiano Ronaldo with an award to mark his 50th cap for Portugal in 2007 Tribute: The Eusebio statue outside the Estadio da Luz, home of Benfica Quote:
Club legend: Eusebio spent 15 years with Portuguese giants Benfica, winning 11 league titles and the European Cup At 15, he was spotted by a Juventus scout and offered youth terms in Italy, but his mum Elisa didn't want him to move. Having moved to Lisbon in his late teens, Eusebio joined Benfica at the age of 18 but the decision was controversial. Sporting Clube de Lourenco Marques in Mozambique were the feeder club of Sporting Lisbon, Benfica's great rivals, and they believed Eusebio had been illegally approached. While the transfer upheaval died down, Eusebio was hidden in the Algarve by Benfica under a pseudonym. His talent was well documented and Sporting were understandably disappointed to miss out on a young player who could run 100m in 11 seconds and possessed an almighty shot. Eusebio's Benfica debut came on June 1, 1961 against Vitoria Setubal in the Portuguese Cup and he scored and missed a penalty (one of just five he missed in his career) in a 4-1 defeat. His breakthrough season came in 1961-1962: although Benfica would come only third in the league, he scored twice in the final of the Cup against Setubal. His first full season as a professional was capped with a European Cup triumph as he scored twice in a 5-3 win over Real Madrid in the Amsterdam final. League success came easily for Benfica and they became a feared force in continental competition throughout the Sixties. Eusebio reached three more European Cup finals, in 1963, 1965 and 1968, but would never add a second winners' medal. In the dying seconds of the latter final with Manchester United, with the scores tied at 1-1, he was spectacularly denied in a one-on-one situation by goalkeeper Alex Stepney. Instead of running back, Eusebio stood and applauded the save in a remarkable display of sportsmanship. United went on to win 4-1 in extra time, becoming the first English side to win the European Cup, but Eusebio was warm in his praise of Stepney. Quote:
His last appearance for Benfica came on June 18, 1975. Eusebio spent the twilight of his career in the North American Soccer League with the Boston Minutemen, Toronto Metros-Croatia and Las Vegas Quicksilvers, interspersed with spells at other clubs in Portugal and Mexico. Internationally, Eusebio scored 41 goals in 64 matches - a record that stood until Pauleta surpassed it in October 2005. Heroes: With Gordon Banks and Bobby Charlton at Banks's Testimonial match between Stoke and Manchester United in 1973 Legends: With Brazilian great Pele at the draw for Euro 2004 His Portugal debut came on October 8, 1961 against Luxembourg, a match they lost 4-2 despite a Eusebio goal. English fans of a certain age will remember his brilliance at the 1966 World Cup, as his nine goals guided Portugal to third place. Trailing 3-0 at Goodison Park to North Korea in the quarter-final, Eusebio scored four times to rescue a 5-3 win. Despite scoring a late penalty, Eusebio's World Cup dream was ended by England and he famously walked off the Wembley field in tears. Quote:
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06-01-2014, 03:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: [LEGEND] Eusebio
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06-01-2014, 03:57 PM | #3 |
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I don't know much about him. But the records and history speak themself. Such a legend. RIP Eusebio
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Tributes flood in for Eusebio: Scarves, flowers and shirts adorn statue of Portugal and Benfica hero after legend passes away
Hundreds of fans have made the pilgrimage to the statue of Eusebio outside Benfica's stadium in Lisbon to pay tribute to the Portugal legend who died on Sunday morning at the age of 71. The football world was stunned and saddened when the news broke that the former Portugal and Benfica striker had passed away in the night following a heart attack. And fans have been flocking to the statue on the walkway around the cto pay their last respects to man who defined an era in football. Legend: hundreds of scarves, flags, flowers and shirts adorn the statue in Lison Remembered: Fans light flares in tribute to Eusebio as his coffin arrives at the stadium in Lisbon Respects: The funeral procession passed through the Lisbon streets with thousands there to watch Centre stage: Eusebio's coffin was carried to the middle of the pitch in Lisbon Death of a legend: You can barely see the statue under the sheer weight of scarves and other tributes Solemn: Fans stop to applaud as the hearse carrying Eusebio arrives at the Estadio da Luz Procession: Fans gather in the Estadio da Luz to pay their respects for one of Benfica's true greats The forward scored an incredible 473 goals in 440 matches for Benfica, the Portuguese giants with whom he spent most of his career and won the European Cup in 1962. He also scored 41 goals in 64 appearances for the Portugal national team, helping them to third place in the 1966 World Cup in England - a tournament in which he was top goalscorer with nine goals. He memorably scored four goals in the 5-3 quarter-final win over North Korea at Goodison Park. A spokesman for Benfica said: 'We have just received confirmation of the death of Eusebio. It's a very sad day for all of us.' The club were unable to confirm details of Eusebio's death but reports in Portugal say he died of a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Sunday morning. He had been in poor health for some time and was hospitalised during Euro 2012 after suffering a heart scare in Poland. Quote:
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Tributes paid to Eusebio
The death of Eusebio on Sunday has robbed the football world of one of its greatest idols. Born in Mozambique, the Black Panther enjoyed an outstanding career, becoming Benfica’s leading all-time goalscorer and playing an inspirational part in Portugal’s third place finish at the 1966 FIFA World Cup England™. An ambassador for Benfica and FIFA, the legendary striker died at the age of 71 as a result of heart failure, a sad loss that prompted many warm tributes to one of the game’s true greats. FIFA.com rounds up just some of the heartfelt reactions to his death. “Football has lost a legend. Eusebio will always have a place among the very best. He was an ambassador of the game and of FIFA, and we will miss him. Rest in peace Black Panther,” FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter. “Today football has lost one of its greatest players of all time. On the pitch Eusebio was a true legend, representing Portugal and Benfica. Off it he was a true global ambassador of Portuguese football. He was more than just a player though. A good and gentle person, Eusebio will be fondly remembered,” UEFA President Michel Platini. “Portugal has lost one of its most dearly beloved sons, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira. As well as being a huge footballing idol, he was a humble person who shone off the pitch as well. He made millions of people happy. On behalf of all of Portugal, so long Eusebio,” Portugal President Anibal Cavaco Silva. "He was a football genius, an example of humility, an excellent athlete, a generous and supportive man. He was for all the fans an example of professionalism, determination and dedication," Portugal Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho “Eusebio was a unique figure in Portuguese football and will never be forgotten. He may have passed away but he will never leave us. He will be with us at the World Cup in Brazil and will be supporting the national team in spirit,” Portuguese Football Association President Fernando Gomes. "Without doubt, Eusebio was one of the finest players I ever had the privilege to play against. Not only that, he was a true sportsman, as he proved in applauding Alex Stepney for his save in the European Cup final. I feel proud to have been both an opponent and friend and am saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time," Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton “Always eternal Eusebio. May he rest in peace,” Cristiano Ronaldo on Facebook. "You'll be forever in our hearts Eusebio. Rest in peace legend," Nani on Twitter. “The King! Massive loss for us all! The greatest!” former Portugal international Luis Figo on Twitter. “He was one of Portugal’s greatest figures and he means so much to the country and its people. Eusebio and Amalia (a popular singer) are Portugal’s great lords. I still see them as such. To me they are immortal,” Chelsea’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho. “In my opinion Eusebio will always be the greatest player of all time,” ex-Real Madrid star Alfredo Di Stefano. "He's a figure who has contributed to the deep and rich history of Mozambique. Eusebio came here from time to time. He always maintained a link with Mozambique. He's a very well known and respected figure in our country," Mozambique President Armando Gebuza. “I have lost a friend. When we were young we played games and football together. He was almost family to me. Portuguese football has lost one of its greatest idols. Football brought Mozambique and Portugal together, and everyone in Mozambique is proud of Eusebio,” former Mozambique president Joaquim Chissano. “Eusebio was like a son to me. I’ll always be biased when it comes to talking about him. I welcomed him with open arms in Portugal when he left Mozambique. I was responsible for bringing him to Benfica and for him reaching the top in Portuguese football. I feel very, very sad. May God bless his soul,” former Benfica and Portugal player Coluna. “He always listened to me and we were very close. He was a colleague, a friend and an exceptional player, and he had a lot of human qualities that many people didn’t see. The country has lost an outstanding figure and I have lost a friend and a brother,” Antonio Simoes, who played alongside Eusebio for Benfica and Portugal. “Football has lost one of its all-time greats. My friend Eusebio died tonight and my thoughts are with his family,” German football legend Franz Beckenbauer. “I never had the pleasure of watching him play but I did have the honour of meeting him and seeing how special he was off the pitch too. May God be with you, friend,” former Benfica player and current Brazil international David Luiz. “What sad news. The football world has lost a star and an exceptional person who was cherished by fans of all clubs. May he rest in peace,” Benfica captain and Brazil international Luisao. "Every generation has great footballers. He was clearly a world-class footballer who scored an awful lot of goals. He had a level of natural talent that most players don't have. He was the (Lionel Messi) or Ronaldo of his time," Football Association chairman Greg Dyke. Code:
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