Raul Jimenez paid tribute to Diogo Jota by scoring in the Gold Cup final against the USA. He equalised in the 27th minute and laid out a Mexico shirt with Jota's name on it, celebrating his memory. Jota died in a car crash prior to the match. Jimenez's actions included wearing a shirt with Jota's name during the national anthems. Mexico went on to win the match 2-1, lifting their 10th Gold Cup title, boosting their confidence ahead of the World Cup.
Jimenez equalised in the 27th minute of Sunday's final after Chris Richards had put the USA ahead with a fourth-minute header. He then laid out a Mexico shirt adorned with Jota's name and the number 20, replicating his trademark gaming celebration. Jimenez also wore a shirt bearing Jota's name during the national anthems ahead of the final.
Winning, lifting this trophy, that could be something very positive heading into the upcoming friendly matches and the World Cup. We had this in mind, and we're very happy.
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