27 moments

  1. Birth in Mafalala

    · Mafalala, Maputo, Mozambique

    Eusébio was born in the Mafalala neighbourhood of Lourenço Marques, the city now called Maputo. Neighbourhood coordinate is representative.

  2. Arrival in Lisbon

    · Lisbon, Portugal

    At eighteen, Eusébio arrived in Lisbon during the disputed process that ultimately brought him from Sporting Lourenço Marques to Benfica.

  3. Transfer seclusion at Lagos

    · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

    Benfica moved Eusébio to Lagos for twelve days while the transfer dispute with Sporting CP subsided. Coordinate represents Lagos; the precise holiday home and hotel are not identified.

  4. Tournoi de Paris final

    · Parc des Princes, Paris, France

    Eusébio came off Benfica's bench in the Tournoi de Paris final against Santos and scored three times. The 1961 edition is listed as Santos versus Benfica; the tournament was held at Parc des Princes.

  5. Portugal debut against Luxembourg

    · Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

    Eusébio made his Portugal debut and scored his first international goal in World Cup qualifying. Venue is identified in the international-goals table for this match.

  6. European Cup final victory

    · Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam, Netherlands

    European Cup final victory
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    Eusébio scored twice as Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5–3 to win the European Cup.

  7. International match in Brussels

    · King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium

    Eusébio scored in Portugal's friendly against Belgium. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  8. World Cup qualifying hat-trick

    · Estádio Nacional, Oeiras, Portugal

    Eusébio scored a hat-trick against Turkey in Portugal's 1966 World Cup qualifying campaign. The stadium is in Oeiras, within the Lisbon metropolitan area.

  9. World Cup qualifier in Ankara

    · Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium, Ankara, Turkey

    Eusébio scored Portugal's winner away to Turkey in World Cup qualifying. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  10. World Cup qualifier in Bratislava

    · Tehelné pole, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia

    Eusébio scored in Portugal's World Cup qualifying win over Czechoslovakia. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  11. World Cup goal against Bulgaria

    · Old Trafford, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

    Eusébio scored as Portugal beat Bulgaria in its 1966 World Cup group-stage match.

  12. World Cup win over Brazil

    · Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

    Eusébio scored twice in Portugal's 3–1 World Cup victory over Brazil, eliminating the defending champions.

  13. Four goals against North Korea

    · Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

    Eusébio scored four times as Portugal overturned a three-goal deficit to defeat North Korea in the World Cup quarter-final.

  14. World Cup semi-final

    · Wembley Stadium, London, England, United Kingdom

    Portugal faced England in the World Cup semi-final at Wembley; Eusébio scored Portugal's goal from the penalty spot. The match was played at the former Wembley Stadium.

  15. Friendly against Italy

    · Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy

    Eusébio scored in Portugal's friendly draw with Italy. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  16. European Championship qualifier in Oslo

    · Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway

    Eusébio scored twice in Portugal's European Championship qualifying match against Norway. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  17. World Cup qualifier in Athens

    · Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece

    Eusébio scored in Portugal's 1970 World Cup qualifying match against Greece. Karaiskakis Stadium is in Piraeus, part of metropolitan Athens.

  18. World Cup qualifier in Bern

    · Wankdorf Stadium, Bern, Switzerland

    World Cup qualifier in Bern
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    Eusébio scored in Portugal's World Cup qualifying draw with Switzerland. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  19. European Championship qualifier in Porto

    · Estádio das Antas, Porto, Portugal

    Eusébio scored in Portugal's 5–0 European Championship qualifying victory over Denmark. Estádio das Antas was demolished; coordinate marks its former site.

  20. Independence Cup match in Natal

    · Estádio Machadão, Natal, Brazil

    Independence Cup match in Natal
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    Eusébio scored against Ecuador during Brazil's Independence Cup tournament. Estádio Machadão was demolished; coordinate marks its former site.

  21. Independence Cup match in Recife

    · Estádio do Arruda, Recife, Brazil

    Eusébio scored against Iran during Portugal's Independence Cup appearance in Brazil. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  22. Independence Cup match at Maracanã

    · Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Eusébio scored against Argentina in Portugal's Independence Cup match at the Maracanã. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  23. Friendly against France

    · Parc des Princes, Paris, France

    Friendly against France
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    Eusébio scored twice in Portugal's friendly against France. The source is a table of international goals scored by Eusébio.

  24. World Cup qualifier in Coventry

    · Highfield Road, Coventry, England, United Kingdom

    Eusébio scored in Portugal's 1974 World Cup qualifying draw with Northern Ireland. Highfield Road was demolished; coordinate marks its former site.

  25. Soccer Bowl championship

    · Kingdome, Seattle, Washington, United States

    Eusébio captained Toronto Metros-Croatia and scored the opening goal in its NASL championship victory over Minnesota. The Kingdome was demolished; coordinate marks its former site. Eusébio is listed in the match lineup and as a scorer.

  26. Hospitalisation while accompanying Portugal

    · Poland

    While accompanying Portugal's national team at UEFA Euro 2012, Eusébio became unwell in Poland and was hospitalised for tests related to a suspected heart problem. The source identifies Poland but not the city or hospital; coordinate is a representative national point.

  27. Death in Lisbon

    · Lisbon, Portugal

    Eusébio died of heart failure at his home in Lisbon at age seventy-one. The exact home address is not published in the source.