Diogo Jota's widow expressed gratitude to Liverpool fans for their support after his tragic death in a car crash in Spain, with his sons leading tributes and a banner honoring him at a match. Jota, a Liverpool and Wolves player, died alongside his brother in July, and the club retired his shirt number in his memory.
Six weeks after the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother in a car crash, Wolves paid a heartfelt tribute to Jota before their match against Manchester City, which moved his wife and parents to tears, highlighting the football community's ongoing mourning and respect for the player.
Liverpool and Bournemouth face off in the Premier League season opener at Anfield, with emotional tributes planned for Diogo Jota and his brother, amid new player debuts and team rebuilds. Liverpool honors their memory with a mosaic and black armbands, while both teams introduce new signings in a match that marks a fresh start after a tragic summer.
Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Preston North End is being streamed live on All Red Video, with coverage available for members and on LFCTV, as the club mourns the passing of Diogo Jota.
Liverpool's first pre-season game against Preston North End is a tribute to Diogo Jota, with special ceremonies and jersey retirement, available to watch on ITV1 in the UK and CBS Sports Golazo Network in the US, featuring tributes and team updates.
Diogo Jota's wife Rute Cardoso and Liverpool players paid tribute to the late footballer outside Anfield following his tragic death in a road accident, with the club retiring his jersey number and a pre-season friendly dedicated to his memory.
Liverpool will retire the No20 shirt across all levels in honor of Diogo Jota following his tragic death in a car accident, marking the first time the club has retired a player's number to commemorate his significant contribution and personal impact.
Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a car crash in Spain, with preliminary investigations indicating Jota was driving and likely speeding at the time of the incident. The crash involved a Lamborghini that came off the road after a tire burst and caught fire. The football community mourns the loss of Jota, a beloved figure, with funeral services held in Portugal.
Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain, with police indicating that Jota was likely speeding at the time of the accident, which was possibly caused by a tyre blowout while overtaking.
Spanish police suggest that footballer Diogo Jota was likely speeding when his Lamborghini crashed on a motorway, resulting in his death along with his brother, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Following the tragic death of footballer Diogo Jota in a car accident, Liverpool is reportedly planning to pay out the remainder of his contract to his family, including his wife and children, as a gesture of support and remembrance, though official confirmation is yet to be made. The club has also paid tribute by considering retiring his shirt number 20.
Cristiano Ronaldo chose not to attend Diogo Jota's funeral out of respect for the family's privacy and to avoid media attention, a decision supported by his sister, who highlighted the invasive media coverage during her father's funeral. Ronaldo expressed his condolences publicly, emphasizing the importance of respecting the family's grief during this difficult time.
Liverpool will pay nearly $20 million to the family of Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident in Spain along with his brother André Silva, just two weeks after Jota's wedding. Jota, a key player for Liverpool and Portugal, had his jersey to be immortalized, and his contributions included multiple titles and international success. The accident is under investigation, with no other vehicles involved.
Liverpool FC's preseason, originally set to build on their Premier League title, has been postponed due to the death of player Diogo Jota and his brother, with players attending a funeral in Portugal. The team will begin training on Tuesday, but their upcoming friendly match remains uncertain, with tributes planned if it proceeds.
Liverpool has delayed the start of their pre-season training following the tragic death of player Diogo Jota and his brother in a car accident, with the team now set to return to training on July 8 and a decision pending on their upcoming friendly match against Preston North End, which may be canceled to allow players to mourn and pay tribute.