- Diogo Jota was honoured ahead of Portugal’s World Cup match against Croatia on Thursday evening.
- Jota tragically passed away in a car crash on 3 July last year at the age of 28, alongside his brother Andre Silva.
- On the eve of the one-year anniversary of his passing, an image of Jota was shown on the big screen during the Portuguese national anthem prior to kick-off.
- Portugal went on to beat Croatia 2-1 after a dramatic clash in Toronto, and the Portuguese players donned shirts with 21 on the back, the number worn by Jota, after full time.
- Portugal manager Roberto Martinez named Jota on his squad list prior to the tournament, while the players were all given a bracelet with Jota’s name on it.
Diogo Jota honoured at World Cup ahead of anniversary of his death
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