Trent Alexander-Arnold said former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota said he found it "difficult" to play in Real Madrid's Club World Cup quarterfinal win.
From impassioned shouting to calm instructions, team captains and managers attempt to motivate their players by any means necessary. But which messages actually work?
Al Hilal's Rúben Neves and João Cancelo flew to Portugal for the funeral of Diogo Jota after an emotional Club World Cup quarterfinal against Fluminense.
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira advised Chelsea counterpart Enzo Maresca to 'embrace Estêvão' after the 18-year-old star was named Club World Cup semifinal Player of the Match in his final game before joining the Blues.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso stated on Friday that he will make his decision on Saturday's lineup for the semifinal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at the last moment, after Kylian Mbappé recovered from his gastroenteritis.
Oasis began its comeback tour on Friday night in Cardiff in front of a sold-out crowd at Principality Stadium. During the show, the band paid their respects to the late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
FIFA paid tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, while Pedro Neto honored his friend before kickoff at the Club World Cup quarterfinal games in Orlando, Florida, and Philadelphia on Friday.