This is the 941st goal of his career. Not the most beautiful, not the most difficult or the most important of his career. But for Cristiano Ronaldo, the goal scored against Armenia this Saturday is probably one of the most moving.
Like his teammate João Cancelo, also a scorer against Armenia, CR7 immediately paid tribute to Diogo Jota, his teammate in a dead selection this summer during a road accident in Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo, kneeling, looked up to the sky he showed with his two indexes and expressed all his thoughts towards the Liverpool striker.
At the start of the 2nd period, Ronaldo doubled the preputing strike, as in his best hours. At 40, the Al-Nassr player continues to panic the counters. He was released in the 58th minute of this match while the Portuguese led 4-0, replaced by the Parisian Gonçalo Ramos.
The whole selection of Portugal was waiting for this match against Armenia to pay tribute to Diogo Jota. Before announcing his list, with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Seleção coach paid a new tribute to his former striker. The image was projected behind him.
“It will continue to be by our side and will be an additional force to fulfill our objectives. We will carry it in our hearts. We will win for Diogo, for his brother, André, and, as always, for all the Portuguese. The coach said he had not summoned 23 players but “23 plus one, who is Diogo Jota. He wanted to win the World Cup and we are here to realize this dream. »»
Roberto Martinez also explained that Diogo Jota number 21 would not be withdrawn from the Lusitanian selection as is the case in Liverpool. He will be carried by his friend Ruben Neves with the agreement of the disappeared family.