Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn image of Jota was shown during the Portuguese national anthem (Getty)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.More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

July 1 : When Portugal walk on to the pitch to face Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto, the date will still be July 2 in Canada.Back home, however, it…

Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in Spain when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames one year ago, in 2025

Portugal's FIFA World Cup campaign enters its knockout phase with emotions running high, as Roberto Martinez's side prepare to face Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday in…

Portugal has dedicated their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign to the late Diogo Jota, naming the Liverpool forward as an honorary 27th man on their roster.

"We want to win the World Cup for him," the Portugal coach says, describing Jota as "our light" and revealing that he remains the ...

It's been one year since the tragic death of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, with his national team-mates carrying his memory at the World Cup

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A picture of Jota appeared on the BMO Field big screen at the end of the Portuguese national anthem

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La selección de Portugal recordó a Diogo Jota en el primer aniversario de su fallecimiento con un emotivo homenaje antes del partido ante Croacia.

Capitão da seleção exibiu a homenagem após a classificação de Portugal, nesta quinta-feira (2). Jota morreu no dia 3 de julho de 2025, na Espanha.

Na véspera do primeiro aniversário da morte do atacante, jogadores posaram com a camisa 21 após a vitória de virada sobre a Croácia. Jota morreu em um acidente de carro na…

Jogadores posaram com a camisa 21, usada pelo atacante, após a vitória sobre a Croácia

Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to advance to the Last 16 of the World Cup and Cristiano Ronaldo paid a classy tribute to the late Diogo Jota after the game to mark the anniversary of…

Ronaldo scores his first goal in the knockout phase in 2-1 win over Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo marcó de penalti y dedicó la clasificación de Portugal a la memoria de Diogo Jota, fallecido hace un año.

TORONTO, July 2 : When Portugal beat Croatia in a scintillating World Cup game in Toronto, they were playing for something bigger than themselves - they were playing for Diogo…

Portugal rindió homenaje a Diogo Jota en el primer aniversario de su muerte tras vencer 2-1 a Croacia y avanzar a los octavos de final del Mundial 2026, en una jornada marcada por…

Ronaldo scores his first goal in the knockout phase in 2-1 win over Croatia

El viernes 3 de julio se celebra el primer aniversario de la muerte de Diogo Jota