Emotional moment in memory of Diogo Jota

The excitement of the FIFA World Cup is currently being seen all over the world, and everyone is supporting their respective teams. Meanwhile, Portugal experienced an emotional moment when they defeated Croatia in Toronto. This victory was dedicated to Diogo Jota.

After the match, Cristiano Ronaldo took an emotional walk towards the fans wearing Jota’s jersey number 21. It was a true tribute to a player who was so important to Portugal.

Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash last year, sparking an outpouring of grief in Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo took a group photo with Jota’s jersey

Jota’s close friend, midfielder Ruben Neves, now wears the number 21 jersey for the national team. He kissed a wristband bearing Jota’s name and at the end of the national anthem, Jota’s photo was shown in the stadium, causing applause everywhere. Ronaldo was seen holding Jota’s jersey in a group photo with the team on Instagram, which read: ‘We won for us, for Diogo and Portugal.’

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez called Jota ‘our light’ and made him an honorary member of the World Cup squad. He said that his team’s performance shows the importance of Jota.

The fans present in the stadium also remembered Jota. When the clock struck 21 minutes, they rose from their seats and unfurled a banner with Jota’s photo and balloons with 21 written on it. Goncalo Ramos scored Jota’s memorable goal, securing the team’s place in the last 16. “We talk about him every day,” Ramos said. He gives us strength.