Soccer legend Eusebio dead aged 71

Former Portugal forward Eusebio has died at the age of 71, his former club Benfica have confirmed.

Sun, 05 Jan, 2014 - 10:26

Former Portugal forward Eusebio has died at the age of 71, his former club Benfica have confirmed.

Nicknamed the Black Panther, Eusebio was regarded as one of the best players of all time and helped Portugal to third place at the 1966 World Cup, finishing as top scorer in the tournament with nine goals.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Europe Place: Portugal Place: Poland Place: Estadio da Luz Place: North America Place: England Person: Eusebio Event: 1966 World Cup Event: Euro 2012 Event: European Cup Event: World Cup Organisation: Benfica Organisation: Black Panther Organisation: Portugal

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