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Published 16:19 15 Oct 2022 BST
Updated 18:05 15 Oct 2022 BST
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Hours later though Vidal was introduced as a 65th minute substitute in Flamengo's 0-0 draw with Corinthians in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil on Thursday.
Ahead of the game, Vidal paid tribute to his dad, saying: "Daddy, today I’ll miss your good luck message before the match.
"But I know that you’ll be supporting us from Heaven. We’ll win this cup and the next one for you and for everyone who supports me on a daily basis."
Vidal also shared pictures from the funeral on his Instagram account on Friday while his employers released a statement paying tribute to the experienced midfielder.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjrVvUojiQ_/
"We regret to inform you about the death of Erasmo Vidal, father of our player Arturo Vidal. We wish him strength at this difficult moment," they said.
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