Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated Portugal’s win in the 2026 World Cup against Croatia to Diogo Jota in a heartfelt message. Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the heroes of Portugal’s thrilling comeback against Croatia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. After securing their place in the next round, the Portuguese captain delivered an emotional post-match message dedicating the victory to Diogo Jota.
Ahead of the opening whistle, an emotional tribute was held inside the stadium to mark the upcoming anniversary of Jota’s tragic passing, a somber sentiment that clearly resonated with the squad long after the final whistle blew. Once the victory was officially secured, Ronaldo honored his former teammate by donning Jota’s iconic number 21 jersey during the post-match celebrations, wearing the shirt while applauding the traveling fans.
Later in the evening, Ronaldo took to his official Instagram account to publish a poignant message, striking a deeply personal tone meant to resonate with his home country and the memory of his longtime international teammate. “We won for ourselves, for Diogo, and for Portugal!!! LET’S GO!!!!,” Ronaldo wrote.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram post after the win over Croatia. (Instagram @cristiano)
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