While tributes have come pouring in from teammates, clubs, and fans across the globe, one short but powerful gesture by Lionel Messi has captured hearts and stirred emotions, quietly echoing the earlier words of fellow icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal international and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota lost his life in a tragic car accident in Spain on July 3. The 28-year-old was involved in an accident on the A-52 highway in the Zamora region of northwest Spain,