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Alisson Becker's father laid to rest in a small private ceremony with 20 friends and family in the Brazilian's home city... but Liverpool goalkeeper was unable to attend the service due to coronavirus restrictions

The father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been buried in his home city.

Jose Agostinho Becker, 57, was laid to rest in the same burial plot as his father Alicio in a private ceremony attended by around 20 friends, relatives and neighbours.

His widow Magali and son Muriel, 34, the goalkeeper of Rio de Janeiro club Fluminense, were among the mourners.

Alisson Becker's (left) father Jose (right) has now been buried in a private ceremony
Jose Becker (right) drowned in a Brazilian lake with the accident happening on Wednesday

Heartbroken Alisson, 28, was unable to attend because of coronavirus restrictions.

Dad-of-two Mr Becker was found dead at midnight on Wednesday by a lake on the family's ranch near the town of Lavras do Sul in southern Brazil.