Diogo Jota honoured before Portugal’s World Cup clash with Croatia ahead of anniversary of his death
- 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 named Jota on the World Cup squad list when it was published prior to the tournament getting underway.
- Portugal manager Roberto Martinez also stated that his side would honour Jota throughout the World Cup, while the players were all given a bracelet before the tournament with Jota’s name on it.
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