Chelsea's Pedro Neto Honors Late Diogo Jota Ahead Club World Cup Final

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and former teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva. Neto, who played alongside Jota at Wolves and the Portuguese national team, expressed his determination to win the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain in Jota's honor, describing him as a warrior with a big smile and laugh. He recalled how Jota helped him settle in England and was part of a close-knit group of Portuguese players. Beyond Neto's tribute, the football community has also honored Jota, including Liverpool's decision to retire his number 20 jersey and players like Alejandro Zendejas and Raúl Jiménez mimicking Jota's iconic goal celebration. Jota's influence extends deeply among teammates and fans, with many reflecting on his impact both on and off the pitch. These tributes underscore the profound loss felt across the football world following Jota's untimely death.