Football: Former Portugese Star Eusebio da Silva Ferreira died at age 71

(FILES) This file photo taken on June 11, 2008 shows Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, more commonly known as Eusebio, a former Portugese football star, before a Euro 2008 Championships Group A football match in Geneva.

(FILES) A file handout picture taken in August 1971 shows former Portuguese football legend Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, more commonly known as Eusebio, juggling with a soccer ball. Eusebio, who was the 1965 European Footballer of the Year and considered one of the best footballers of all time and best ever from Portugal.

(FILES) A file picture taken on November 4, 2011 shows Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo receiving the "Golden Boot 2011" award, presented to Europe’s best goal scorer, from former Portuguese football legend Eusebio da Silva Ferreira (C), in Madrid. Eusebio, who was the 1965 European Footballer of the Year and considered one of the best footballers of all time and best ever from Portugal.

(FILES) A file photo taken on February 23, 2010 shows Football legend and former Portugal's national team player Eusebio da Silva Ferreira (L) receiving the UEFA President's Award from UEFA's president Michel Platini (R) of France at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon. Eusebio, who was the 1965 European Footballer of the Year and considered one of the best footballers of all time and best ever from Portugal.

(FILES) A file handout picture taken on May 22, 1963 shows Football legend and former Portugal's national team player Eusebio da Silva Ferreira (L) kicking the ball during a soccer match between Milan AC and Benfica for the European Cup in Wembley. Eusebio, who was the 1965 European Footballer of the Year and considered one of the best footballers of all time and best ever from Portugal.