ROGER MILLA’S TRIBUTE TO EUSEBIO: “A BIG LOSS FOR FOOTBALL”

Cameroonian football legend Roger Milla expressed his sadness over the passing of Portuguese football icon Eusébio. Milla shared memories of their interactions, mentioning their involvement in the FIFA football commission alongside other greats like Platini and Pelé. He also recounted their first meeting when Eusébio approached him after a European Cup match, expressing interest in bringing Milla to Benfica in Lisbon. While Milla didn’t initially believe it due to his age, he appreciates Eusébio’s seriousness and decency, considering his death a significant loss to football.