Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to honour the late Diogo Jota after sending his family and his Portuguese team-mates a special gift to commemorate their 2025 Nations League triumph.
Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a car crash in Spain in July, leaving the footballing community in mourning. The Liverpool forward died at the age of 28 following the accident in the Spanish province of Zamora this summer.
Less than a month before his death, Jota had been part of the Portuguese side that pipped Spain to the 2025 Nations League trophy after beating the European Champion.
New report from Portuguese outlet Sic Noticias have now claim Ronaldo teamed up with luxury brand Jacob & Co to make personalised watches for his Portuguese team-mates, including Jota, to commemorate their Nations League triumph in Munich.
Players, match officials and fans take part in a minute’s silence as a fan mosaic depicting “DJ20” is displayed in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
The report adds that Ronaldo had these watches made and sent them to his compatriots before their World Cup qualifying game against Armenia. The ex-Real Madrid man also took the time to send one to Jota’s family.
Journalist Nuno Luz said: “These are details that are done without advertising and that show the genuine way that Cristiano Ronaldo is. Often, people from outside have an image of him that does not correspond.”
While the actual cost of the watch is not revealed, the report adds that it is likely to be worth several thousand euros each.
On social media, Jacob & Co wrote of the design: “A skeleton dial, custom design and the Portuguese coat of arms — a watch as exceptional as the champions themselves.”
It is not known how much the watch costs but the report adds that it is likely to be worth several thousand euros each.
Jota’s funeral took place at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Portugal just two days after his death. Following the service – which was attended by a host of Liverpool players and many close friends, family, and former team-mates.
