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R.I.P. Eusebio.
A first class footballer and a gentleman.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25632125
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his two goals in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Celta Vigo to Portgual legend Eusebio.
A minute's silence was held at Real's Bernabeu stadium before kick-off in memory of Eusebio, who died aged 71 from a heart attack at the weekend.
Ronaldo said: "I dedicate these two goals to you Eusebio but in fact you were the one who scored them. You'll always be in my heart.
"We have lost one of the greatest players of all time."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25621432
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.
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Rest in Peace Eusebio.... a fantastic footballer and true sportsman
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Dear All
Hello
Eusebio, the former football striker, passed away aged 71 two days ago.
He was regarded as one of the best players of all time and helped Portugal
to third place at the 1966 World Cup.
At this tournament, he finished as top scorer with nine goals and was awarded the Golden Boot.
He was born in Mozambique striker made his name at club level with Benfica. winning 11 league titles during a 15-year spell there and two Golden Boot awards
as Europe's leading goalscorer.
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There have been many tributes to this very respected man but this one I feel stands out:
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Alex Stepney paid tribute to Eusebio.
Stepney was involved in one of the most notable moments of Eusebio's career when he made a save from the striker towards the end of the 1968 European Cup final between Manchester United and Benfica.
Impressed by Stepney's reactions, Eusebio stood and applauded the United keeper in an extraordinary show of sportsmanship at Wembley,
which still resonates to this day.
"It wasn't like I got a clear view of what he did at the time," recalled Stepney.
"There was not long left in the game and I was fully focused on it.
"I made the save and out of the corner of my eye I saw him still standing in front of me. It was only afterwards that I saw what he had done.
"The fact he was standing there clapping before running away is a mark of the man.
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A truly outstanding and talented footballer, a great ambassador for the game
and for sportsmanship across the world.
Rest in peace, Mr Eusebio and thank you so much for the memories
we will always have of your football career.
Take gentle care all
Sincere wishes
Elizabeth, EOS
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