AC Milan forward Rafael Leão paid an emotional tribute to his late Portugal teammate Diogo Jota during a pre-season friendly against Liverpool in Hong Kong. After scoring a stunning early goal—beating Virgil van Dijk and firing past Alisson—Leão raised his fingers to form the number “20,” a symbolic gesture referencing Jota’s jersey number for Portugal.
Jota, along with his brother André Silva, tragically passed away in a car accident on July 3 in Spain. Leão’s tribute, made in front of Liverpool fans, was a poignant moment that transcended club rivalries and highlighted the deep bond shared between the two players.
The match ended in a 4–2 victory for AC Milan, but it was Leão’s gesture that resonated most, serving as a powerful reminder of the human connections behind the sport.
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