Ruben Neves slams Portuguese magazine over misleading photo with late Diogo Jota's widow

The midfielder has been a close friend of Jota.

Ruben Neves has lashed out at a Portuguese magazine after it published an out-of-context front page photo of Neves with late Diogo Jota’s wife, which appeared to show that they were kissing.

The football world was devastated by the news that Jota, 28, and his brother Andre tragically died in a car crash at the start of July.

Many football stars attended his funeral later, and among them was his compatriot and former club teammate, Neves. Weeks later, the Al Hilal star revealed a new leg tattoo of him hugging his late team-mate in an emotional tribute.

Neves has often been seen as the closest player to Jota. Since his passing, the midfielder has continued to express his support to the former Liverpool player’s wife, Rute Cardoso and the rest of the family.

Just a few days before the accident, Jota had married his long-time girlfriend, Rute.

Recently, on Wednesday, Portuguese magazine TV Guia posted an article centring on Neves’ close relationship with Rute and the rest of the Jota’s family.

However, the article, which had the headline “After death: How Diogo Jota’s widow leans on his best friend,” has posted a photo that was misinterpreted by many, as in the frame, both appear to be almost kissing.

Ruben Neves blasts Portuguese magazine for publishing an out-of-context photo

It also grabbed the attention of the midfielder, who not only hit out at the magazine but also cleared the air after he posted on social media:

“Good afternoon. I always believe in the good in people, I’ve been warned not to, I’ve already been deceived, and I never wish bad on anyone.” 

“The person who put this picture on the magazine cover, does not deserve to be happy, just like the choice of it was not happy. Me and my wife, @deboralourenco23, been together for over 11 years, happy, with a family that makes me proud, never in 11 years have we been involved in any controversy.” 

“We have done our best to help Rute and her family in the best way we can. The choice of this photo is as unhappy as the person who chose it, and the person who posted it.”

“I respect that everyone has their job, I respect that everyone wants to do their best, I don’t respect those who don’t respect others.”

“Again I say, I’m proud of the woman I have, the family I have. We’re proud of Rute, for the strength she’s had, we’re here for whatever it takes, she knows. Thank you.”

Neves was obviously discontent with the way the photo was put to be perceived on the front page of the magazine and felt the need to call them out. Meanwhile, he has been in an over a decade long realtionship with his wife, Debora Lourenco.

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