Ronaldo couldn't hold back his emotions! Cristiano moves the football world with heartfelt confession after win over Croatia
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Cristiano Ronaldo felt this moment especially deeply.
Details: After the match against Croatia, Ronaldo admitted that the entire Portugal squad felt Diogo Jota's presence right there with them.
The Portuguese forward stated that for the team, there was only one thing that mattered that night—winning the match to honor Jota's memory.
"Diogo Jota is now up there in heaven, lighting the way for us. This is a very special moment.
We all felt he was with us. That’s why only one thing mattered: winning the match so we could honor his memory in the best possible way," said Cristiano Ronaldo.
It's worth noting that Diogo Jota tragically passed away on July 3, 2025, in a horrific car accident.
Reminder: Cristiano Ronaldo had a raw emotional reaction to his substitution during the match against Croatia.
