Roberto Firmino's father passed away on Saturday night during a family trip to Dubai.
José Roberto Cordeiro de Oliveira, 62, suffered a heart attack. The family is still trying to contact the Brazilian embassy in the country to bring back his body to Maceió, the family's home city.
Close friends and Firmino's press manager have confirmed the information to Brazilian news outlet UOL.
'He was a very good guy,' said one friend of the family. 'He had a very good soul and was very funny. This was very unexpected.'
Firmino saw his father as a hero, as he wrote in his biography 'Si Señor - My Liverpool Years'.
'Not all heroes wear capes; some are called Dad. My father, José, was my childhood hero, an inspiration and an example. A generous, serious, honest man dedicated to the family.'
Larissa Pereira, Firmino's wife, posted some pictures and videos with her father-in-law. 'Thank you for this moment, Lord', she wrote.
CRB, Firmino's first club, also wrote a message to José Cordeiro, who was very happy to see his son playing there.
feubcdlrs
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Sorry Bobby
Wowdklnpry
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Rip
yuuackmtu
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RIP
Yambdimnsy
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easy Bobby may God comfort you and your family
Boubknos
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father MHSRIP
Jeremy21
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if his father go to medical check up his father would still alive, medical check up also need money
Who informed you that he did not undergo a medical checkup?
Roydekrsuy
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rest in peace
Hobacensu
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If money was the solution to all problems, Firmino's father would still be alive.
if his father go to medical check up his father would still alive, medical check up also need money
Yisbeilotz
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condolences goes out to the entire family and close friends RIP
kahcdelpyz
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papa good bye
Rubabdkpuy
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RIP
NirtyAndrews
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when the lord wrote your death in Dubai he creates a reason for u to go there rip father
Jatdimpyz
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papa rest in peace
Voeilnotz
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rip legend
miebcdklmy
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Rest in peace sir 😔🪦 stay strong Bobby 💪🏻
Matabdntuy
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rip sir
Pkkgags
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Condolences 💐 to the family. RIP
Nezabekopt
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Rest In Peace SIR!! 🙏🖤🕊️
Watimnsty
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Rest in peace to you sir and condolences to the family death is never an easy thing to accept my Dad past on in the beginning of this year 2nd of January. It was really a shock for me as well I never expected it you think you still have time to do this and that then next thing you know the person is gone I would cry and cry everytime I think about him one thing can tell you is that time heals all wounds now when I think about my Dad I smile at the great person he was and all the wonderful memories we shared I also thank God for taking him to a better place and for the birth of my son 2 days after my Dad passed away. One more thing us as men we seem to be dying in great numbers leaving kids and wives or girlfriends behind if you have a father cherish him and if you are a father make the most of time with your loved ones
jacalnoz
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RIP
Pibacekrst
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OHH REST IN PERFECT PEACE 😭😭
Schlembeckler
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So sorry mate
luydknorsy
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may his soul rest in peace Amen 🙏💪
kindaft96
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sorry for your lose
tanyaforgwe11
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Rip sir, God keep you good
turkisha
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Very terrible news RIP. May Gos be with the berieved family
Alexlookman
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rip
kingsun
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🙏MAY YOUR SOUL CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE🙏....😭 we are so grateful for giving birth HERO💯💪 (firmino) to us
tudeioprtu
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RIP
kutaiklno
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Condolences to you and family star trust that God give you the strength to carry on
Dezeklnsuy
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RIP
nbas
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my condolences to Firmino and the entire family. may his soul rest in peace 🙏
Fuuaknopsu
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Chineke kasie Firmino obi.
Hafiy1992
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res in peace 😭🙏
pabcelost
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My condolences Bobby
Papyrus33
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Is he wearing gold tie 👔?
khodorjichi
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RIP
wotklmt
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My deepest condolences to Firmino for the death of his father.
papaeinrz
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RIP 🙌😔
subeercr7
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sorry ro yoir dide firmino
Lumabkmnru
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may Almighty Allah have Macy on him
hohbdeiko
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my condolences to the family
Powklosy
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May his soul RIP
Zacaknops
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my condolences to firmino...you remain special for us Liverpool fans
kotdkltu
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condolences to Bobby and family 😭
hokemnsuyz
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inspiration father,may ur soul rest well. ynwa
lopacdelrz
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everlasting peace sir ! sorry ma legend firmino ...
Miediklpr
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My condolences to the family
Pieinotuy
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obrigado Deus so painful
Tedbilmpyz
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my condolences to Roberto