Portugal squad share heartfelt message for Diogo Jota, watch here 🎥 | OneFootball

The Portuguese national team released a video tribute to Diogo Jota this Tuesday (2).

In the footage, midfielder Rúben Neves reads a message for the striker, who died in a car accident in July.

"More than a friendship, we are family. And that won't change just because you decided to sign a contract a little further away from us," a part of the video says.

Check out the full tribute below:

Neves was a close friend of Jota and tattooed an image of a hug between them on his calf.

Furthermore, the Al-Hilal player will wear the number 21 shirt, previously worn by the striker.

This month's FIFA date is the first since Jota's death, who was included in the previous call-up in June.

On that occasion, Portugal won the Nations League title.

The Portuguese team will face Armenia away on Saturday (6) and host Hungary next Tuesday (9).

These matches will be the team's first in the qualifiers for next year's World Cup.

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