The death of Billy the King on Thursday (29) has left fans around the world in mourning, and a statement from Billy's parent club, Santos, said the funeral will be held on Monday (2). Brazilian star Nima praised Billy for turning soccer into art.
After Billy's condition deteriorated, the Brazilian government and Santos have begun preparations for the funeral, which Santos, who played for 18 years during Billy's playing days, announced would be held at the club's home stadium, Stadio Belmiro. Santos said that the coffin containing Billy's body will be moved to the center circle of the Belmiro stadium early Monday morning Brazilian time, and that the ceremony will be open for fans to pay their respects from 10:00 a.m. Monday morning to 10:00 a.m. the following morning. After the ceremony, the casket will pass by the house of his 100-year-old mother, who Brazilian media said earlier was too weak to get out of bed.
After the news of the King's death was confirmed, a number of soccer superstars have posted messages of condolence, known as the new King of the Argentine striker Mez left a message: Rest in peace! Billy! Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo sent a long message of condolence... Billy will never be forgotten, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of every soccer fan, rest in peace! Billy the King! French striker Kylian McBarbie said: "The King has left us, but his legend will live on for generations to come.
Also born in Santos, and regarded as Billy
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The Brazilian striker Nima also said on social networks: before Billy came along, the number 10 was just a number, but this beautiful sentence is not complete; I would say that before Billy came along, soccer was just a sport, Billy changed soccer completely, he turned it into art, entertainment. Billy gave a voice to the poor, to the blacks, he put Brazil in the spotlight, Brazil's status with soccer was elevated by the King, he's gone but the magic is still there, the eternal Billy!
