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Porto & Atletico Madrid pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season friendly one month after Liverpool star's tragic death

FC Porto and Atletico Madrid paid tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before the start of their pre-season friendly on Sunday. Jota and Silva tragically passed away one month ago in a car accident in Spain. Since their deaths, tributes have poured in across the football world and Liverpool have retired Jota's No.20 jersey.

Lionel Messi Injury and Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup Victory: Player Ratings vs. Necaxa

Inter Miami advanced in the Leagues Cup after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Necaxa, but the win was overshadowed by a worrying injury to Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar was forced off in the second half, casting a pall over the Herons' dramatic 4-3 triumph on penalties after a 1-1 draw. While Robert Taylor shone with a stunning goal, and Drake Callender proved heroic in the shootout, all eyes are now on Messi's condition as Inter Miami face a crucial stretch of games. The victory feels bittersweet with the potential loss of their talisman