Source:REUTERS/Phil Noble
[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, a long-buried family history connects two figures in Portuguese football: Ruben Amorim and Diogo Dalot are actually fifth-generation descendants of the same ancestor! According to information from the Portuguese professional genealogy website Geneall, their shared ancestor is the famous 19th-century circus artist Carlos Dalot. This performer, born in France, toured Europe with his siblings Jose and Julia as part of a circus troupe, eventually settling in Portugal and continuing his performance career. This fascinating blood relationship also confirms Dalot’s previous statements about the origin of his surname – the 26-year-old Manchester United defender had publicly stated that his surname “Dalot” indeed originates from France. As a Manchester United defender, Dalot’s career has been smooth sailing, and this family history undoubtedly adds luster to his achievements. On the field, Dalot has won fans’ affection with his excellent performances and strong willpower; off the field, the emergence of Amorim has injected more motivation into Dalot.