Neves and Cancelo: Duel and Grief at Jota’s Funeral After CWC Match

The Football World Mourns: A Tribute to Diogo Jota

In an act of deep sorrow and solidarity, Al Hilal players Rúben Neves and João Cancelo traveled to Portugal to attend the funeral of their former teammate Diogo Jota. The news of Jota’s death, along with his brother, shocked the football world, generating a wave of condolences and tributes. The tragic loss occurred after a car accident in Spain. The impact of this news was evident during the Club World Cup quarter-final match against Fluminense, where an emotional minute of silence was observed. Rúben Neves, a close friend of Jota, was one of the pallbearers at the funeral. The closeness between the two players, who shared a locker room, was reflected in Neves’ heartfelt words and his presence in this moment of pain.

More than a friendship, we are family, and we are not going to stop being family just because you have decided to sign a contract a little further away from us!

Rúben Neves

The football world united in mourning, with figures like Cristiano Ronaldo and Steven Gerrard, as well as the Prime Ministers of Portugal and Great Britain, expressing their condolences.

Rúben Neves served as a pallbearer for Diogo Jota.The match between Al Hilal and Fluminense was preceded by a minute of silence in memory of the brothers. Neves, who shared the field with Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers, shared an emotional message on his social media.

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Rúben Neves photographed at Diogo Jota’s funeral.Pedro Neto, Chelsea player, also paid tribute to his friends, wearing a jersey with their names before the match against Palmeiras. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca highlighted Neto’s decision to play and the effort made, dedicating the victory to the player as a sign of support.