Published 15:03 IST, February 25th 2021
Alisson father death: Several Brazilian outfits, fans react to Jose Becker's tragic death
Alisson father death: Several Brazilian outfits, apart from the fans took to Twitter to express their condolences on the death of Liverpool goalkeeper's father.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was in for a shock after reports confirmed that his father Jose had passed away in Brazil. Jose, 57, had been missing since Wednesday before his body was recovered from a lake that is located close to where he had a holiday home in Lavras do Sul. Reports have confirmed death due to drowning, further denying any foul play.
Alisson father death confirmed: How did Jose Becker die?
Jose went missing on Wednesday after he left for swimming in a lake near the holiday home. A search team from the Cacapava do Sul Fire Department went to look out for him and have reported having discovered his body just close to midnight. Local police, according to various reports, has rubbished speculations of foul play, further insisting that Jose died due to drowning.
The news of Alisson's father's death has triggered a wave of emotional tributes on social media. Sao Paulo FC were among the first to send out a message of condolence following the tragic death. Their statement read, "With much regret, Sao Paulo FC receives the sad news of the death of José Agostinho Becker, father of goalkeepers Alisson and Muriel. Our condolences and solidarity with the two athletes and their families. A lot of strength and a lot of light at this point."
Alisson father death: Wishes pour in from several Brazil outfits
Brazilian outfit Fluminense's tweet, when translated read, "The Fluminense Football Club deeply regrets the death of José Agostinho Becker, father of goalkeepers Muriel and Alisson. We wish all friends and family all the strength." Notably, Alisson Becker's elder brother Muriel is a goalkeeper with Fluminense.
SC Internacional, the outfit with which Alisson kickstarted his professional career, tweeted, "It is with great sadness that we received the news of the death of José Agostinho Becker, father of our former goalkeepers Alisson and Muriel. Clube do Povo wishes strength to family and friends in this moment of so much pain." Interestingly, defending Premier League champions Liverpool are yet to comment on the death of their goalkeeper's father.
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Fans react to Jose Becker's death
Who is Jose Becker?
Although not a professional footballer, Jose Becker has a history of football linkups. In an interview dating back to 2018, Alisson claimed that he belongs to a family of goalkeepers. His father was a shot-stopper for the team where he worked, besides his mother played handball in school, while his grandfather played amateur football. "And after all this, came my brother playing and then I started to like it, too", the Liverpool shot-stopper had once said.
Image courtesy: Muriel Becker Instagram
Updated 15:03 IST, February 25th 2021