Raúl Jiménez Honors Diogo Jota with Emotional Tribute
July 7, 2025
Raúl Jiménez, former teammate of late footballer Diogo Jota, offers a poignant tribute during the Gold Cup final. Jiménez celebrated his equalizing goal by proudly displaying a jersey with Jota's name.
The football world is mourning the passing of Diogo Jota, who lost his life tragically in a traffic accident. His previous teammate at Wolverhampton, Raúl Jiménez, made a profound tribute to him during the Gold Cup final against the United States. Jiménez, wearing a Mexican national team jersey displaying 'DIOGO J.' and the number 20, scored an equalizing goal and celebrated by holding up a jersey with Jota's name. The tribute that unfolded during the game was a touching acknowledgment of their friendship and professional bond. Jiménez and Jota shared not only attacking responsibilities on the pitch but also a close friendship off it, with their chemistry being a significant factor in their team's success. Even after Jota's passing, the friendship they shared remains alive through such tributes.