In the FIFA World Cup European Qualifier, Portugal secured a resounding 5-0 away victory over Armenia. During the match, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, and after netting a goal in the 21st minute, he pointed his fingers to the sky to pay tribute to his late teammate Jota.
In the 10th minute of the game, João Félix opened the scoring first. Eleven minutes later, Ronaldo scored with a tap-in after receiving a cross from Neto. Following the goal, Ronaldo pointed his fingers upward, dedicating the goal to Jota—his teammate who had passed away in a car accident earlier.
Later, João Cancelo added to Portugal’s lead, extending the score to 3-0. After scoring, Cancelo specifically imitated Jota’s iconic "gaming-inspired" celebration gesture, honoring the late teammate in a way that Jota was familiar with during his lifetime.
