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Eusebio funeral: Thousands line streets to say farewell | Eusebio funeral: Thousands line streets to say farewell |
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The funeral has taken place in Portugal of the football legend Eusebio after tens of thousands turned out to pay their last respects in Lisbon. | The funeral has taken place in Portugal of the football legend Eusebio after tens of thousands turned out to pay their last respects in Lisbon. |
Eusebio died on Sunday of a heart attack aged 71. | Eusebio died on Sunday of a heart attack aged 71. |
He was laid to rest in wet weather at the Lumiar cemetery in the north of the city soon after nightfall. | He was laid to rest in wet weather at the Lumiar cemetery in the north of the city soon after nightfall. |
Earlier, thousands lined Lisbon's streets as the funeral cortege passed on its way from Benfica's Luz stadium where cheering fans paid tribute. | Earlier, thousands lined Lisbon's streets as the funeral cortege passed on its way from Benfica's Luz stadium where cheering fans paid tribute. |
Mourners applauded and held up flowers on seeing the coffin draped in the colours of Eusebio's club Benfica. | |
At the stadium, some 10,000 fans sang and let off firecrackers. The coffin was placed briefly on a golden plinth at the centre of the pitch before the hearse took it on a circuit of the stadium. | At the stadium, some 10,000 fans sang and let off firecrackers. The coffin was placed briefly on a golden plinth at the centre of the pitch before the hearse took it on a circuit of the stadium. |
"For me, he is simply the creator of football," said 24-year-old fan Luis Marques. | "For me, he is simply the creator of football," said 24-year-old fan Luis Marques. |
One banner left at a statue of Eusebio read: "I haven't come to say goodbye, but to say thank you." | One banner left at a statue of Eusebio read: "I haven't come to say goodbye, but to say thank you." |
Tributes were also paid at a Mass held in the city's Seminary Church and attended by dignitaries including Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho. | Tributes were also paid at a Mass held in the city's Seminary Church and attended by dignitaries including Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho. |
Portugal has declared three days of national mourning for Eusebio, who has been described as Portugal's first and greatest football superstar. | Portugal has declared three days of national mourning for Eusebio, who has been described as Portugal's first and greatest football superstar. |
Born in Mozambique when it was still a Portuguese colony, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira went on to play 64 times for Portugal, scoring 41 goals. | Born in Mozambique when it was still a Portuguese colony, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira went on to play 64 times for Portugal, scoring 41 goals. |
The Benfica striker was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup in England, with nine goals, including four against North Korea. | The Benfica striker was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup in England, with nine goals, including four against North Korea. |
Widely considered one of the best players of all time, he scored 733 times in 745 professional matches. | Widely considered one of the best players of all time, he scored 733 times in 745 professional matches. |
United by pride | United by pride |
When his death was announced on Sunday, celebrities from the world of football and beyond paid tribute to the player known in his day as the Black Panther. | When his death was announced on Sunday, celebrities from the world of football and beyond paid tribute to the player known in his day as the Black Panther. |
"Football has lost a legend," Fifa President Sepp Blatter wrote on Twitter. | "Football has lost a legend," Fifa President Sepp Blatter wrote on Twitter. |
Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva said: "Portugal has today lost one of its most beloved sons, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira. The country mourns his death." | Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva said: "Portugal has today lost one of its most beloved sons, Eusebio da Silva Ferreira. The country mourns his death." |
Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano said: "I have lost a friend. 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 said: "I have lost a friend. Portuguese football has lost one of its greatest idols. Football brought Mozambique and Portugal together, and everyone in Mozambique is proud of Eusebio." |
Glittering record | Glittering record |
Famed for his blistering acceleration and dribbling skills, Eusebio was named European Footballer of the Year in 1965. | Famed for his blistering acceleration and dribbling skills, Eusebio was named European Footballer of the Year in 1965. |
He won the European Cup with Benfica in 1962 and was in the side that lost to Manchester United in the 1968 Wembley final. | He won the European Cup with Benfica in 1962 and was in the side that lost to Manchester United in the 1968 Wembley final. |
In the 1966 World Cup, Eusebio's goals helped Portugal win all their group games as title holders Brazil were eliminated in the first round. | In the 1966 World Cup, Eusebio's goals helped Portugal win all their group games as title holders Brazil were eliminated in the first round. |
He then starred in a dramatic 5-3 win over North Korea in the quarter-finals, with his four goals helping his side come back from 3-0 down. | He then starred in a dramatic 5-3 win over North Korea in the quarter-finals, with his four goals helping his side come back from 3-0 down. |
Portugal went on to lose 2-1 in the last four to England, with Eusebio in tears as he left the pitch at the end of the game. | Portugal went on to lose 2-1 in the last four to England, with Eusebio in tears as he left the pitch at the end of the game. |
Married with two daughters, in retirement he became an ambassador for Benfica and Portugal. | Married with two daughters, in retirement he became an ambassador for Benfica and Portugal. |