Adeus Eusébio (1942-2014) Volta ao Estádio da Luz, ao início da tarde, para cumprir desejo do futebolista. O fado não esquece quem nunca o esqueceu Música: "Foi Deus" por António Zambujo Descansa em Paz Pantera Negra (Nunca serás esquecido) Homenagem a Eusébio mais conhecido por " Pantera Negra " (O ultimo Adeus) Eusébio - The Black Panther Eusébio | R.I.P Tribute | 1942-2014 "Guys like Eusebio never die" -- Mourinho RIP Eusebio: A true legend for Portugal & Benfica (733 goals in 745 games...R.I.P) A compilation with today's reactions from players, coaches and presidents from all around the World: • Cristiano Ronaldo: "Always eternal Eusébio, rest in peace." • Pelé: "I'm truly sorry for the loss of my brother, Eusébio... We became friends in the World Cup of 1966, in England. May God welcome him with arms open." • Diego Maradona: "The Black Panther! RIP Eusébio da Silva Ferreira (1942-2014)." • Sir Bobby Charlton: "Without any doubts Eusébio was one of the best players with whom I've had the privilege of playing in my career. He was a true sportsman and he proved it when he applauded Alex Stepney after his save in the European Cup final of 1968." • Florentino Pérez: "Football is what it is today, the most powerful and emotional of all sports, thanks to giants like Eusébio, who were capable of earning incredible victories. On the field, he often left the impression he was unstoppable, but Eusébio was a lot more than a fantastic player... He was an icon and a terrific human being, with humility being his main virtue. Today not only Portugal mourns his the disappearing of one of the greatest players in football history, but also Real Madrid and the whole World are grieving because we all lost an unforgettable legend." • José Mourinho: "Eusébio is one of the greatest figures of the Portuguese history. He is immortal! If he was 20 or 30 years old today, he would be an astonishing player. People like Eusébio never die, history won't let him be forgotten..." • Ronaldinho: "Rest in peace, Eusébio! One of the greatest players in football history." • David Beckham: "Eusébio was one of the greatest players in football and a kind person. A true legend." • Michel Platini: "Today, football lost one of its best players ever. Eusébio was a true legend on the pitch while playing for both Portugal and Benfica, but he was also a great ambassador outside of it. • Jospeh Blatter: "Football lost a legend. However, Eusébio will never lose his place amongst the greatest of all time. May he rest in peace, the Black Panther!" • Peter Schmeichel: "Eusébio has passed away, a sad news for everyone. He was a true legend, and a great ambassador for football. A gentleman! RIP Sir!" • Ruud Gullit: "An enourmous player has left us and I just want to thank Eusébio for all the beautiful moments that his football has given us." • Pepe: "We lost a great person and a remarkable figure in football. Thank you for everything Eusébio!" • Vincent Kompany: "My respects to a man who meant a lot for this sport that I love so much. Eusébio, one of the greatest of all time, rest in peace!" ----------------------------------------­­­--------------------------------------­-­-­------ Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, or Eusebio as he was simply known, passed away this morning at 3:30am according to widespread reports in the Portuguese press. The cause of death has been pinpointed as cardiopulmonary arrest -- Eusebio was 71 years of age. "The Black Panther" made his name in world football at the 1966 World Cup, where he led Portugal to third place and finished the tournament as top scorer. Eusebio was known for his speed, technique and powerful right-footed shot and was one of the finest strikers of his generation. With Benfica, Eusebio won 11 Portuguese titles and a European Cup in a competition he would lose in the final of three times. Individual awards for Eusebio also included European Footballerof the Year in 1965 and the European Golden Boot in 1968 and 1973. RIP Eusebio.

• published: 06 Jan 2014
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