Diogo Jota's family make decision on Portugal shirt number after Liverpool retired No.20

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21 lineage to remain, with former Porto and Wolves teammate Neves having the honor.

The decision was confirmed by Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, with the honor being bestowed upon Al-Hilal star Neves, who was a pallbearer at Jota's funeral.

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Martinez announced his first Portugal squad since Jota's death on Friday, with the World Cup qualifiers against Armenia and Hungary coming up next week

“I think Diogo embodies unity, motivation, responsibility, because he wanted to win the World Cup," former Everton and Belgium boss Martinez said.

"So here we are to fight and make that happen, to achieve the dream.

“I am also pleased to announce that Diogo Jota’s No.

It was the decision of Diogo Jota’s family.”

Martinez's team travels to Yerevan to take on Armenia on Sep.

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An emotional homecoming follows in October's international break, with Portugal hosting the Republic of Ireland and Hungary for qualifiers in Lisbon.

Martinez says the spirit of Jota lives on, and his memory will inspire his players as they target World Club glory in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.

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We will win for Diogo, for his brother, André, and as always for all the Portuguese people.

“In this squad announcement on the road to World Cup 2026, the number of players is 23 plus one — Diogo Jota.”