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Diogo Jota’s best man at wedding unveils emotional new tribute to late Liverpool star

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Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva are still in the thoughts of the football world, as was demonstrated by the late Liverpool forward's best man Ruben NevesDiogo Jota's Portugal team-mate and best man at his wedding, Ruben Neves revealed a poignant tattoo depicting him embracing the late Liverpool forward. Countless tributes have been made to the former Reds star and his brother Andre Silva following their tragic deaths in a car crash on July 3.Just over four months on, Neves was facing Ireland in his nation's World Cup qualifier.



Deep into stoppage time, Neves struck a dramatic winner, sending him and his Portugal colleagues into raptures.With emotions running sky-high amongst the squad, he also honoured Jota by planting a kiss on the number 21 adorning his jersey – the number Jota typically wore during international appearances.READ MORE: Giorgi Mamardashvili goes from zero to hero as Liverpool star saves Spain penaltyREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard makes shock Rangers call as Russell Martin replacement decision madeNeves, who also previously lined up alongside Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers before his current stint with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal, proceeded to pull down his left sock to display another emotional homage to Jota.He showed off a tattoo capturing the duo in an embrace whilst representing Portugal, complete with Jota sporting his trademark No. The strike marked Neves' maiden goal for Portugal and arrived during their first home international fixture since Jota's passing.When questioned whether he believed the goal was destiny, Neves told Sport TV: "I think so.

They are signs of happiness, we already had that during the September training camp."We scored during the 21st minute, against Hungary we conceded in the 21st minute and today [Saturday, against Ireland] Rúben Neves, who changes his jersey, scores with the determination, intelligence and arrival in the area of our Jota."For us it is a sign, a joy to feel that Diogo is with the family that is the National Team, but also that it is a responsibility to fight for Jota's dream, which is everyone's dream."Martinez also added: "We won the Nations League and Jota was part of that success. During a charity match between Chelsea and Liverpool legends at Stamford Bridge, ex-Liverpool player Ryan Babel honoured Jota by mimicking his signature clapping celebration, a gesture he frequently made during his time at Anfield.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.