In an interview with Canal 11, Martínez confirmed that the Seleção will play two friendlies in USA and Mexico in March, plus two more on home soil ahead of the tournament. “We were lucky. The first game is only on 17 June and that’s an important aspect for our preparation.

Diogo Jota was in discussions with Porto about a potential return before the Liverpool star's tragic car accident. The Portuguese forward, who would have turned 29 this week, was travelling with his brother Andre Silva in Zamora, Spain, when the Lamborghini they were in crashed, resulting in both their deaths.

Liverpool have committed to pay the full value of Jota’s contract to his family. The versatile forward had married his wife Rute just 11 days before the accident, which also claimed the life of his brother André Silva.

Liverpool have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on what would have been his 29th birthday. Portugal international Jota and his brother André Silva were tragically killed in in a car crash on July 3 in Spain.

Diogo Jota was under doctor’s orders to avoid flying at the time the Liverpool star and his brother Andre Silva died in a car accident. The siblings passed away in July following a tyre blowout near the town of Zamora.

The Spaniard spoke about the importance of proper preparation, Portugal’s perceived favouritism in some quarters, Diogo Jota, the possible call-up of striker Paulinho and the role of captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

James Milner, now playing for Brighton, experienced an emotional return to Anfield during the 2025-26 season. The 39-year-old midfielder wore the number 20, a direct homage to his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota,