Portugal honors Jota in emotional eighth final against Croatia
The World Cup match is all about the commemoration of Diogo Jota. Roberto Martinez wants to win for the '27th player'.
Portugal will meet Croatia in a heavily charged eighth final at the World Cup, exactly one year after the death of winger Diogo Jota. National coach Roberto Martinez has declared the deceased attacker the symbolic '27th man' of the selection, giving the match an extra emotional charge. The match in the knockout phase is not only a tactical issue against a highly organized Croatia, but also a battle to honor Jota's legacy with a victory.
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