Cristiano Ronaldo contributes to Portugal's victory through a goal
On March 23, 2023, the Portuguese national team played an international friendly match against an unnamed opponent, with a poignant tribute to the memory of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
The match began with a minute of silence, honouring the lives of the two players. Ruben Neves, a teammate of Jota, addressed his fellow players and the nation in a moving video earlier in the week, expressing his feelings and the team's solidarity.
Ruben Neves took over the jersey number 21 at the request of Jota's family, a number that Jota also wore in the national team. In a heartfelt gesture, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in the 21st minute, dedicating it to Jota.
João Cancelo, another teammate, celebrated the 3:0 goal in a manner reminiscent of Jota, sitting cross-legged and holding an imaginary controller, a nod to Jota's love for video games. However, no new goals or celebrations were mentioned in the paragraph.
In the video, Ruben Neves said that Jota is always with the team when they come together for the national team, a sentiment echoed by the team's actions throughout the match.
Following the deaths of Jota and Silva, Portugal's national team played a World Cup qualifier against Armenia, demonstrating their resilience and unity in the face of adversity.
The match ended with a 4:0 victory for Portugal, with Ronaldo also contributing to the fourth goal. Despite the triumph, the team's thoughts remained with Jota and Silva, as they continue to honour their memories.
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