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Cristiano Ronaldo paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal's dramatic World Cup win over Croatia. Wearing a shirt bearing Jota's old No.21 after the final whistle, the Portugal captain dedicated the victory to his late international team-mate.

Roberto Martinez has revealed how the memory of the late Diogo Jota inspired Portugal during their dramatic World Cup knockout victory over Croatia. The national team manager pointed out several emotional coincidences linking the narrow triumph directly to the former forward, who tragically passed away alongside his brother in a car accident last year.

Croatia's dramatic late equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR detected the slightest touch from Igor Matanovic before the ball crossed the line. The striker questioned the decision, while head coach Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating after Croatia's painful elimination.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to bring down the curtain on his legendary international career at the conclusion of the current World Cup tournament. The Portugal captain's sister went public with the definitive retirement update, revealing that the 41-year-old forward has no intention of extending his record-breaking international career to Euro 2028.