Eusébio 1942-2014

Eusebio, nicknamed the black panther for his speed & technique, was one of the greatest football players of all time. He won all there was to win as a player bar the World Cup.

He won the European Cup with Benfica & scored more than 600 goals for them in official matches. He won the European Player of the Year award in 1965 & was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup in England where he helped Portugal to their best ever 3rd in 1966 in England.

But most of all, what Eusebio should be most remembered for is a modest, down to earth & kind gentleman. In the sometime greedy money stained world of football, he was a King amongst many lesser skillful players, and a kind & gentle one at that.

RIP Eusebio, you legend & role model.