Eternal mourning! Geovani, Vasco's Little Prince, dies at 62 | OneFootball

Brazilian football is in mourning this Monday (18) with the confirmation of the death of Geovani Silva, one of the greatest idols in Vasco history. The former attacking midfielder, affectionately nicknamed the “Little Prince,” died at the age of 62 in Vila Velha, in Espírito Santo, after suffering cardiac arrest around 5 a.m. According to the family, he suddenly felt unwell and, although he was taken to the hospital by his children, he arrived at the medical unit already dead.

In an official statement, the family expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the “warrior” and explained that every resuscitation effort was made by the medical team, but unfortunately without success.

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Geovani’s career

The Little Prince began his journey at Colina while still young, coming from Desportiva Ferroviária, and quickly became Vasco’s main technical reference. In 1983, he shone at the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the Brazilian National Team, where he was named the best player of the tournament.

Geovani was Roberto Dinamite’s great partner and, without a doubt, one of the most technically gifted players ever to wear the Vasco shirt. With outstanding vision and inch-perfect passing, he commanded Vasco’s midfield in three successful spells, collecting titles and unforgettable moments at São Januário. The star won the Campeonato Carioca five times (1982, 1987, 1988, 1992, and 1993), as well as four editions of the Taça Guanabara and the prestigious Ramón de Carranza Trophy.

His ability to dictate the pace of matches took him to European football, where he played for Bologna in Italy, but it was on Rio soil that he reached god-like status among Vasco’s massive fan base.

The tough battle against Polyneuropathy

However, in recent years, Geovani’s life was marked by a tough battle against Polyneuropathy, an autoimmune disease that affects the nerves, impairing his mobility and causing constant hospitalizations for treatment.

Even while facing serious health problems, the idol never emotionally distanced himself from Vasco, always being honored at club events and at the stadium. The disease, which he had faced courageously for more than a decade, weakened his body but did not erase the brilliance of the memories of his free-kick goals and masterful assists.

His passing early this morning puts an end to the star’s physical suffering, but marks the beginning of the immortality of his technical genius, which spanned generations of Vasco fans.

Geovani and Roberto Dinamite – Photo: Reproduction

Farewell service and burial to take place in Vila Velha

The family said that there will possibly be a farewell service on Tuesday morning (19), so that friends and admirers can pay their last respects. The burial is scheduled to take place at Parque da Paz cemetery, located in Vila Velha, where the former player lived with his loved ones.

So far, the family is awaiting the final confirmation of times to pass along to fans who wish to say goodbye to Vasco’s eternal No. 8.

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Vasco speaks out

On social media, Vasco da Gama spoke about the death of one of its great idols.

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