02/25/2021 7:22 AM
Clarín.com
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Updated 02/25/2021 7:22 AM
The news known in the last hours generated a stir in Brazil and the world.
José Agostinho Becker, father of goalkeepers Alisson, from Liverpool England, and Muriel, from Fluminense,
was found dead late on Wednesday.
The 57-year-old man had disappeared around 5 in the afternoon after diving into the water in a dam in the city of Lavras do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, 320km from Porto Alegre.
As he did not return, and after the family's notice, the search operation began and at 10:50 p.m. Brasilia time, the Police found the body without life.
The Brazilian goalkeeper with his father.
Becker was fond of spearfishing and had gone diving in a lake
that is located within the Rincão do Inferno estate, which belongs to the family and is located 320 kilometers from Porto Alegre.
The body was found by a family friend and an employee of the place, according to Lance and O Globo.
Around midnight, the Fluminense club shared the news on social networks: "The Fluminense Football Club deeply regrets the death of José Agostinho Becker, father of goalkeepers Muriel and Alisson. We wish all the friends and family all the strength", posted on Twitter.
Either Fluminense Football Club deeply regrets or the loss of José Agostinho Becker, pai two goalscoring Muriel and Alisson.
We wish all força to friends and family.
- Fluminense FC (@FluminenseFC) February 25, 2021
Alisson Becker, 28, is the goalkeeper for English Liverpool and the Brazilian team.
Muriel, his older brother, 34 years old, saves at Fluminense and had a stint at the Verdeamarela youth teams.
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