Rúben Neves Honors Best Friend Diogo Jota with Tattoo and Memorable Winning Goal for Portugal

Sports Reporter

In an emotional display of friendship and national pride, Rúben Neves recently unveiled a new tattoo dedicated to his best friend and teammate, Diogo Jota. The gesture was a heartfelt tribute to Jota’s influence both on and off the pitch.

Neves soon followed this tribute with a memorable performance, scoring the winning goal for Portugal against Ireland. Wearing the iconic number 21 jersey—Jota’s number—Neves sealed a historic moment by netting his first goal for the national team.

After the match, Neves expressed the deep inspiration he draws from Jota: "We inherited Diogo Jota’s passion! My first goal for Portugal: it had to be with this number, 21. All this drive and passion, it’s Diogo Jota who passes it on to us."

This powerful connection highlights not only the bond between two talented players but also the spirit and camaraderie fueling Portugal’s squad on their path forward.