Portugal football legend Eusebio, who was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, has died aged 71 from a heart attack.
Eusebio da Silva Ferreira went on to play 64 times for Portugal, scoring 41 goals. Widely considered one of the best players of all time, he scored 733 times in 745 professional matches.
He had been admitted to hospital several times over the past year for the treatment of heart and respiratory problems.
Cristiano Ronaldo: “Always eternal, Eusebio, rest in peace”
Luis Figo: “The king! Great loss for all of us! The greatest!”
Mourinho: “I think he is immortal. We all know what he meant for football and especially for Portuguese football.
He was not only a great inspiration but also an important figure in upholding the values, principles and feelings of football, even after finishing his career.”
Source: bbc.com
