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Antonio admits being 'shocked to my core' over Jota's death

Former West Ham star Michail Antonio admitted that he was left shell-shocked after hearing about Liverpool forward Diogo Jota's death last month. The Portuguese forward, along with his brother Andre Silva, was on his way back to England to join the Reds' pre-season camp when their car crashed, killing the siblings tragically. Just months before Jota's incident, Antonio was himself involved in an accident.

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📽️ | Dybala & Ranieri lay flowers at Anfield in tribute to Jota

The football community continues to mourn the loss of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, with AS Roma's Paulo Dybala, accompanied by veteran manager Claudio Ranieri and sporting director Frederic Massara, arrived at Anfield to lay a bouquet of flowers at the growing memorial dedicated to Jota. The Portuguese international and his younger brother, André Silva, tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Spain in early July.

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Van Dijk: It's been 'surreal' to 'carry on' after Jota's death

Virgil van Dijk has admitted it has been a "surreal" time for Liverpool’s players following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, but says the squad is united in their desire to honour their late team-mate’s legacy. Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident while returning to pre-season training last month in an incident that brought the footballing world together in mourning.

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Porto & Atletico pay tribute to Jota before pre-season friendly

FC Porto and Atletico Madrid paid tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before the start of their pre-season friendly on Sunday. Jota and Silva tragically passed away one month ago in a car accident in Spain. Since their deaths, tributes have poured in across the football world and Liverpool have retired Jota's No.20 jersey.

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'It hits you' - Dalot opens up on heartache of Jota's death

Diogo Dalot has shared a heartfelt tribute to late Portugal and Liverpool star Diogo Jota, describing the loss as an "indescribable tragedy". The Manchester United full-back, who attended Jota’s funeral alongside Bruno Fernandes, spoke openly about the emotional impact and lasting memories of his national team-mate, and paid tribute to the Anfield favourite.

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Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.

Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.

Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.

Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.

Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.

Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.

Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.

While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.