Portugal Prime Minister Gifts Players Bracelets Honoring Diogo Jota

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Portugal Prime Minister Gifts Players Bracelets Honoring Diogo Jota

Luis Montenegro gifted every Portugal player a bracelet featuring the player’s own name alongside Jota’s as a World Cup tribute. The gesture will see the squad wear the bracelets throughout the 2026 tournament. It gives Portugal a shared symbol of remembrance as they carry Jota’s name with them during matches and preparations on football’s biggest stage.

By Nischay Rathore

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