CRISTIANO RONALDO broke down in tears as he wore a replica Diogo Jota shirt following Portugal’s dramatic World Cup win.
The five-time winning Ballon d’Or winner paid an emotional tribute to his teammate on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Cristiano Ronaldo was seen in tears wearing a Diogo Jota shirt after Portugal’s win Credit: BBC
CR7 was spotted wearing the number 21 Portugal shirt following their controversial 2-1 last 32 win over Croatia.
Ronaldo was spotted tearing up on the pitch following the final whistle in Toronto, Canada.
It comes exactly a year after Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain.
The two were close friends on the international stage.
Fans at home spotted the 41-year-old wiping away tears from his eyes, clearly emotional.
“Cristiano Ronaldo points at the sky in tears while wearing Diogo Jota’s shirt,” one said on X.
“This is for Diogo.”
Another added: “Genuinely brought tears to my eyes.
“The leadership and profound respect Ronaldo has shown today is unmatched.
“Keeping Diogo Jota’s memory alive on the biggest stage of all. He will never be forgotten.”
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