Mourners pay tribute as Eusebio's coffin is carried around Stadio da Luz

Mourners pay tribute to Eusebio in Portugal

Mourners in Portugal have been able to pay their respects to football legend Eusebio following his death on Sunday.

The former Benfica star was confirmed dead at the weekend following a reported cardiac arrest at the age of 71.

Football fans in Portugal arrived at the Stadio da Luz today to pay tribute to Eusebio as the former striker's coffin was carried around the pitch.

A mass and burial will take place later today in Lisbon.

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