Premier League champions Liverpool say they are deeply saddened by the death of the father of their goalkeeper Alisson Becker in Brazil.
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It is understood 57-year-old Jose Agostinho Becker drowned after going for a swim on his property in Lavras do Sul on Wednesday.
"Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Alisson Becker's father, Jose, in Brazil," the club said in a statement on Thursday.
"The thoughts of everybody at the club are with Alisson and the Becker family at this incredibly sad and difficult time."
Alisson's teammates Adrian and Virgil Van Dijk both took to Instagram to express their support, with the former writing: "We are all with you hermano."
David De Gea, goalkeeper with arch-rivals Manchester United, posted a picture on Twitter of the two of them embracing after a game with the words: "We are all with you."
Brazilian club Fluminense, where Alisson's brother Muriel currently plays, said on Twitter: "Fluminense Football Club deeply regret the passing of Jose Agostinho Becker, father of goalkeepers Muriel and Alisson. We wish all strength to his friends and family."
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