According to the official website of the Portuguese Football Association, at the ceremony held at the "Football City", the training ground of the Portuguese national team, Portuguese President De Sousa posthumously awarded Jota and former Porto general manager Joge Costa the "Medal of Merits Commander-level Medal". In addition, the two were posthumously awarded the "Medal of Merits Athlete Medal".

Portuguese Football Association Chairman Pronza said: "This is a special moment for Diogo and Joeje's family. Diogo and Joeje Costa will never be forgotten. On the contrary, they will be remembered forever. Because of their contribution to Portuguese football and because of their character as human beings.

"As a century-old institution, the history of the Portuguese Football Association needs to be passed down and is obliged to pay tribute to those who have built this history. People like Diogo Jota and Joge Costa love football, love their country, and love their national team. They defended the color of our flag with courage and concentration. I promise everyone here, especially their families: we will never let Diogo and Jogé be forgotten! ”

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro: “You (referring to family) have every reason to be proud, because your loved ones belong to that small group of athletes who have achieved outstanding levels of excellence, and their actions represent not only themselves, but also the entire community.

"The honors given to them today are fair, and it is a symbol of gratitude and recognition from the Portuguese people. To Diogo, Andre and Joghe, we can say 'thank you'. Thank you for your legacy, thank you for everything you have done for all of us. We have the best player in the world (referring to Cristiano Ronaldo). He is the best in the world and the best in the past and present, just because he has the same excellent teammates around him."

player representative Reuben Neves (Reuben Neves speaks on behalf of the whole team, and he will inherit Jota's No. 21 jersey): "My national team and I will do everything we can to keep Diogo with us and in our national team. Thank you, Joe Ge and Diogo. It will always be in our hearts." After the ceremony, the unveiling ceremony of "Plaza Heroes" was also held at the scene, which is intended to pay tribute to all those who have made outstanding contributions to Portuguese football. In addition, the most recent European League champions also received the medal of merit given by the President of the Republic.