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Ronaldo pulls on Diogo Jota jersey, points to sky in tribute

Ronaldo honors a fallen Portugal teammate.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 31 min read
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Cristiano Ronaldo pulls on Diogo Jota's jersey and points to the sky. Tomorrow is the 1st anniversary of Jota's passin

What happened: Cristiano Ronaldo pulled on a Diogo Jota jersey and pointed to the sky in an on-field tribute. The gesture came one day before the first anniversary of Jota's passing.

Why it matters: Jota's death a year ago was felt across the football world, and the two shared a Portugal dressing room for years. The moment adds to a run of emotional milestones for the same Ronaldo who sought out Luka Modrić at full time, underscoring how personal the loss remains for him.

What to watch: Watch for further tributes to Jota on the anniversary itself, from teammates and clubs connected to him.

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