On July 3, 2025, the football world was struck by the tragic news that Portuguese Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva had died in a car accident in Spain.
A year after their deaths, the Portuguese national team honoured the brothers after its victory against Croatia.
"It's a special day for our Jota, who is up there shining for us. We know he is here with us, and it felt natural to win today to honour him in the best possible way," said Ronaldo.
When the national anthem was played before the match, several players were clearly moved, including Ronaldo, who struggled to hold back tears.
