Portugal's players are wearing wristbands for Diogo Jota, the Liverpool forward who died last year, carrying him into the World Cup he had trained for.

Portugal had retired Diogo Jota’s jersey number after his passing last year, but WC numbering regulations meant it had to be reassigned for the tournament. | Football News

There is a heartwarming yet tragic reason behind the wearing of a special wristband by Portugal players at the World Cup