The 28-year-old Neves struck in injury time. And at that moment it was time for his tribute to Jota. Neves took the moment to highlight his friendship with Jota. The Al-Hilal midfielder showed a tattoo on his calf showing him giving Jota a hug. He had it set as a tribute to the Liverpool attacker.
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The attacker, who died in an accident at the beginning of July, was loved in football, but no one was as close to him as Neves. It was not without reason that Neves wore the jersey number 21, formerly of Jota. In the 21st minute there was also a standing ovation for Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who also died in the terrible accident.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty. The 40-year-old goalgetter was protected by Neves. “Cristiano doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone, he played an excellent match.”