Devastated Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker desperately tried to find a way to fly to Brazil following the tragic death of his father but had to make the heartbreaking decision to stay in the UK, according to a source close to the star. Jose Agostinho Becker, 57, drowned Wednesday afternoon in a lake on the family's ranch near the town of Lavras do Sul, southern Brazil. Alisson, 28, who has two children Matteo and Helena, joined Liverpool in 2018 from Roma and was voted FIFA Best Men's Goalkeeper in 2019. Liverpool showed their support to Alisson on social media by posting a picture of him along with the message: 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' Their city neighbours Everton also tweeted support, saying: 'The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Everton are with Alisson Becker and his family following the tragic news of the death of his father, Jose Becker.'

Source: Daily Mail February 25, 2021 21:13 UTC