US Edition“That Number Will Remain on the Field” - Portugal Boss Roberto Martinez Names Player Who Will Inherit Diogo Jota’s Shirt Number with National Team
Ruben Neves honors late teammate Diogo Jota by wearing his No. 21 jersey and tattooing his memory, with Portugal dedicating their first matches since July's tragic accident to him.
- Ahead of Friday's qualifier, Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves will wear Diogo Jota's No. 21 jersey and has a tattoo on his left calf honoring the late Portugal forward.
- On July 3, a crash killed Diogo Jota, late Portugal forward, and his brother Andre Silva in Spain's Zamora province after a suspected tyre blowout caused their Lamborghini to burst into flames.
- At a Lisbon ceremony, Ruben Neves paid tribute and spoke for the squad, saying `More than friends, we're family.` The event was attended by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and Lu�s Montenegro.
- The federation named a 23 squad as Portugal prepares for their first competitive match, a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Armenia on Friday.
- Months ago, Ruben Neves and Diogo Jota played together in the Selecao's shootout win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, while national figures paid tributes underscoring their wider impact.
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Neves to wear Jota's No. 21 jersey for Portugal and reveals tattoo of late friend
Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves will wear the No. 21 jersey of his late friend, Diogo Jota, during games for the national team and has revealed a tattoo on his left calf in honor of the former Liverpool striker who died…
Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves will wear his late friend Diogo Jota's 21st T-shirt during the matches with the national team and has revealed a tattoo on his left calf in honor of Liverpool's former forward, who died in July.
Before the first match without Diogo Jota, Portugal's national football players thought of their late teammate and friend with emotional words. "More than friends, we are family. And that doesn't change because you have a contract something
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