João Cancelo’s debut for Benfica’s first team, on 25 January, 2014, in a League Cup game with Gil Vicente, had an obvious dedication. I’m dead inside, but I’m going to be strong and I’m going to give you the greatest pride in the world. João Cancelo in action for Manchester City, for whom he has enjoyed a fine season under Pep Guardiola in the Premier League. In three years Cancelo played almost 100 games for the Spanish team. Now his status in the squad is higher , and Cancelo seems prepared to be one of Portugal’s key figures at the European Championship.

Source: The Guardian June 11, 2021 11:00 UTC