Emotional moment: Diogo Jota remembered as Portugal return to the pitch | OneFootball

Portugal returned to the field for the first time after the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, this Saturday, in the match against Armenia, at the start of the qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup, with the former Portuguese international remembered (with longing) even before the opening whistle.

In addition to the numerous banners in the stands of the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, in Yerevan, a minute of silence was also observed in memory of the former Liverpool player, as well as his brother André Silva (former Penafiel player) and Jorge Costa, former footballer and director of FC Porto.

The members of the Portuguese national team held back their tears, but it was clear that many eyes were shining, both during the anthem and in the tribute to their former teammate, who passed away on July 3rd, following a car accident in Spain.

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