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CWC 'difficult' for Cancelo, Neves with Jota's death

Rob Dawson

created: July 4, 2025, 10:37 a.m. | updated: July 4, 2025, 4:12 p.m.

ORLANDO -- Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has admitted Rúben Neves and João Cancelo have found it "difficult" to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Fluminense following the death of their international teammate Diogo Jota. Neves and Cancelo have both represented Portugal alongside Jota and were informed of the news while in the U.S. with club side Al Hilal, who face Fluminense in Orlando on Friday. We have two Portugal players Rúben Neves and João Cancelo who were friends to them. Cancelo was among a number of teammates to post a tribute to Jota following the news. Outside the pitch they have different conditions financially, but on the pitch it's a different story."

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