"Nicknamed the " Pantera Negra" (Black Panther), Eusébio was the figurehead of Portugal's national team of the 1960s and early '70s. The striker, who died in 2014, also inspired Benfica to 11 league titles, a swathe of domestic cups, and to European Cup glory in 1961-62 -- scoring in a remarkable 5-3 final victory over Real Madrid in Amsterdam."
"Famed for his graceful style, athleticism, ingenuity and skill, Eusébio was also one of the game's greatest-ever goal scorers, with over 700 career strikes to his name. That tally includes 41 in 64 games for the Seleção, a national-team record that stood for decades until Pauleta and latterly, Cristiano Ronaldo, overtook him."
"To mark the 60th anniversary of Eusébio becoming the first Portuguese player to win the Ballon d'Or in 1965, Puma have designed an homage to the legendary forward in the form of a unique kit that will be worn by the national side. Created in conjunction with Eusébio's family and estate, the kit comes with the blessing of the player's wife Flora Bruheim, who said that she felt "deeply moved " by the tribute and that Eusébio himself would be "very happy" with the salute to his enduring legacy."
Eusébio is being honored with a bespoke Portugal international kit designed by Puma to mark the 60th anniversary of his 1965 Ballon d'Or. The kit was created in conjunction with Eusébio's family and estate and carries the blessing of his wife, Flora Bruheim, who described herself as deeply moved. Eusébio, nicknamed the Pantera Negra, led Portugal in the 1960s and early 1970s and powered Benfica to domestic and European success. He scored over 700 career goals, including 41 in 64 games for Portugal, a national record later surpassed by Pauleta and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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