Jimenez pays emotional tribute to late Diogo Jota at Gold Cup final
honored the memory of his late former teammate
Diogo Jota
with a deeply emotional tribute during the CONCACAF
Gold Cup final
on Sunday. After scoring Mexico's equalizer in the 27th minute against the United States, Jimenez celebrated by holding up a customized shirt featuring Jota's name and number 20.
The tribute came just days after Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal star, tragically died in a car crash in Spain, sending shockwaves through the football world.
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Jimenez, who played alongside Jota at
Wolverhampton Wanderers
, shared a close bond with the Portuguese forward during their time at the Premier League club. Their chemistry on and off the pitch was well known, making the tribute all the more poignant.
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In addition to holding up the commemorative shirt, Jimenez also performed Jota's signature video game-inspired celebration, further honoring his fallen friend in a moment that combined emotion with respect.
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In addition to holding up the commemorative shirt, Jimenez also performed Jota's signature video game-inspired celebration, further honoring his fallen friend in a moment that combined emotion with respect. (Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)
Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, were both killed in a tragic car accident in Spain last Thursday.
Though Mexico went on to win the final 2-1 and claim their record-extending 10th Gold Cup title, Jimenez's tribute stood out as one of the night's most memorable and heartfelt moments.
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