Wimbledon star wears black ribbon in poignant tribute to Diogo Jota as SW19 chiefs relax strict dress code
The Liverpool forward, 28,
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Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon in tribute to Diogo Jota
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Cabral said paying tribute made him 'very happy'
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Diogo Jota died in a car crash yesterday
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He was seen wearing a commemorative black ribbon on the sleeve of his shirt
Cabral and Miedler saw off
In an emotional post-match interview, Cabral said: "I didn't know him personally. But I know a friend who knew him. A great guy.
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'Obviously, very, very sad news. Not only in the sports world but in Portugal overall.
'He's such an idol. Such an icon. Such a good person. I am very sad to hear what happened.
'I got the news when I was driving to Wimbledon. I wish all the best for his family.
"He had great people around him. I hope they can get through it.
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'He was really hard working, what he had come through, what he had conquered in his career and life. Very inspiring for me.
'He plays in the national team. One of the best teams in the world. I followed the games and when he scored, I was happy for him.
'In the back of my head while I was playing, I was sad as everyone is in Portugal. I had to play the game. I had to focus on my game. I'm sad, of course.'
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Cabral added that he was hoping someone could arrange a "black strip" for him to wear today.
The Porto-born star said it would make him "very, very happy to do it".
Wimbledon chiefs gave players permission to wear black armbands in tribute to the footballer.
That is despite the tournament's
Jota passed away alongside his brother Andre Silva, 25, when the tyre on their Lamborghini suddenly burst in northern Spain.
They were
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Cabral plays men's doubles with Lucas Miedler
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