Liverpool and Manchester United Stand Together in Tribute to Diogo JotaEmotional Return to Anfield for Bruno FernandesLiverpool versus Manchester United is normally defined by intensity, rivalry and

This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘It Will Be Difficult’—Bruno Fernandes Ignores Club Rivalries to Send Diogo Jota Message.

Manchester United duo Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes have been granted extended leave on compassionate grounds following the tragic death of their Portugal team-mate and Liverpool star Diogo Jota. The 28-year-old forward and his brother Andre Silva died in a devastating car crash in Cernadilla,

Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes both started on Saturday evening, as Portugal hosted the Republic of Ireland in Lisbon. The Reds pair were named in a strong line-up by Roberto Martinez, with the hosts aiming to make it three wins out of three in Group F, which also contains Hungary and Armenia.

One of Ireland's standout players for over a decade now, Coleman is constantly namechecked by managers - especially Martinez - as an exemplar for budding talent to emulate

Ruben Neves rose highest to nod in a late winner for Portugal to beat a resilient Irish defence 1-0 in Lisbon. The Portuguese midfielder was the hero for the hosts who had looked as if they would never beat the superb Caoimhin Kelleher in the Irish goal,

Neves is a Premier League-proven midfielder with all the characteristics to flourish in Ruben Amorim’s system. Neves is technically world-class, has an elite passing range, and is also defensively astute. Partnered with Bruno Fernandes in midfield, he’d be superb.

The president of the Portuguese Football Federation has come to Cristiano Ronaldo’s defense after the A Seleção captain did not attend Diogo Jota’s funeral. The football world came together in mourning after Jota and his brother André Silva ...