Ronaldo leads Portugal tribute to
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Ronaldo leads Portugal tribute to Diogo Jota after win over Croatia

A year ago, Diogo Jota passed away. Portugal paid tribute to him after the victory in the round of 16 against Croatia in the World Cup. "We know he is here with us," Cristiano Ronaldo said, according to the newspaper A Bola.

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.

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