Overview

• Portugal held a memorial event in Lisbon during its first camp since Jota’s death, attended by the President, Prime Minister, federation officials, teammates including Cristiano Ronaldo, and Jota’s family.
• At the training base, a framed bronze Portugal No 21 was unveiled and Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, received a commemorative medal.
• Manager Roberto Martinez confirmed Rúben Neves will wear Jota’s Portugal No 21 to keep the number present on the pitch.
• Neves revealed a tattoo on his left calf depicting him hugging Jota and delivered a handwritten letter in a video shared by the national team.
• Portugal named 23 players for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Armenia and Hungary, leaving one squad spot vacant in Jota’s honor.