Ruben Neves emphasizes that Diogo Jota's memory will motivate the Portuguese national team to be more determined than ever to win the World Cup. He shared how their bond spurred the desire for victory, stating, "We were already eager to do this [win the World Cup] for Portugal, but now we have even more motivation." Neves highlighted the impact Jota had on the team, saying, "I think each of us [in the national team] has inherited a little bit of what Diogo was on the pitch, and we're going to do our best to help him win that title."
In the summer of 2001, Guus Hiddink faced severe criticism after losing 5-0 to France and the Czech Republic, earning the nickname 'Oh Dae-yong'. However, by the 2002 World Cup, he had transformed South Korea's fortunes, leading them to the semi-finals.
The issue reflects on the evolution of summer football, noting that while past summers allowed for a break before the new season, today hosts significant events like the Club World Cup, Gold Cup, and European Under-21 Championship.
"There were many, especially in the early stages. We were very successful back then, at EURO 2016 and then winning the Confederations Cup the following year. The period after that was...actually worse than mediocre."