Leeds United winger Raphinha pays tribute to Marília Mendonça during goal celebration against Leicester City
The Whites took the lead against Leicester City in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as the winger fired a free-kick into the far corner of the net.
United's opener sparked wild celebrations in LS11 while Raphinha took the moment to unveil a message in memory of Mendonca, who tragically passed away earlier this week.
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Hide AdThe 26-year-old was one of Brazil's most popular contemporary singers, having won a Latin Grammy award in 2019 and been the country's most streamed Spotify artist over the last year.
Mendonca was killed in a plane crash on Friday along with four other people - including her uncle and producer.
Raphinha joined fellow Brazil international Neymar, who revealed a message in her memory whilst playing for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 earlier on in the weekend.
United's wide man's tribute read, which was on his undershirt, read: "Rest in peace, Queen of Suffering."
Raphinha also took to social media on Friday to remember Mendonca with a post in her memory.
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