Hundreds of people attendended the funeral at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, from former players to politicians, to family and friends and countless others who Mr Football brought together. 

It was an emotional day for those in the Australian football community and all of those at SBS. 

Craig Foster was one of those to give a moving tribute to his long-time colleague. 

"This final farewell is a call to arms to the football community reinforce the dream," Foster said.

"To win the ultimate prize, the FIFA World Cup. Male and female.

"We will fight and dream and believe until the mission is achieved. Les did his duty; that is ours.

"May he rest in peace knowing that his work will continue."