Emotional Rafael Leao describes pain of Diogo Jota death and impact on Portugal team

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballDiogo JotaRafael Leao played alongside Diogo Jota with Portugal and the AC Milan ace has paid tribute to the man he was and the inspiration he still provides for the national teamAC Milan and Portugal ace Rafael Leao has paid tribute to the man Diogo Jota was and he continues to serve as an inspiration for the national team.The striker was tragically killed in the summer, leaving all those associated with him in mourning following the shock news. Leao revealed that Jota was also a great listening ear and very generous, whilst he also took time out to come and watch him in Milan.He said in an interview with CBS: “Everyone cared about him.

Even if sometimes he was in his corner talking with his wife or kids. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settingsREAD MORE: Richard Keys thinks Mohamed Salah will reject Saudi for another transferREAD MORE: Supercomputer's new Champions League qualification verdict after Man Utd and Liverpool winsAsked whether his passing would inspire Portugal to go on and win the World Cup, Leao said: “Every game we think about him.

They have never claimed the World Cup but have the chance to do so this summer in North America, with Jota's legacy among their motivating factors.In pre-season Leao paid his own tribute to Jota after opening the scoring for Milan against Liverpool. The Portugal star became the first player in Reds' history to have his number retired in the wake of the tragedy.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.