Before the start of the Fluminense vs. Al Hilal match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Portuguese stars Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves were brought to tears over the loss of their teammate Diogo Jota.
Before kickoff in the highly anticipated 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal between Fluminense and Al Hilal, the match paused for a poignant tribute. A moment of silence was held in honor of Portugal international Diogo Jota, following the recent tragic news surrounding the player.
As the stadium stood in collective respect, two of Jota’s national teammates — Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves — were visibly overcome with emotion. Both players, who have shared the pitch with Jota for years on the international stage, struggled to hold back tears during the ceremony.
Despite the magnitude of the quarterfinal clash, the human side of the sport was on full display. For a few minutes, the competitive stakes were set aside, as Cancelo and Neves reminded the soccer world that behind every jersey is a person — and behind every teammate, a lasting bond.
The tribute served as a somber but powerful reminder of Jota’s impact not just as a player, but as a cherished figure in the locker room and within the Portuguese national team.
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