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Thiago reduced to tears during Jota tribute in legends game

Liverpool's Anfield home is no stranger to high drama and poignant moments, but Saturday's Legends charity match provided a particularly touching scene as Thiago Alcantara struggled to contain his emotions. Thiago was reduced to tears on an emotional return to Anfield as Liverpool Legends paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota. The Spaniard was back on Merseyside for the annual LFC Foundation charity match, taking on Borussia Dortmund.

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Wolves unveil special Jota tributes before FA Cup tie

Wolves have revealed a series of moving permanent tributes to Diogo Jota at Molineux, timed to coincide with their FA Cup encounter against the forward's other former English club, Liverpool. The unveiling marks a significant moment of remembrance for the Portuguese international and his brother, Andre Silva, following their tragic passing last summer, an event that sparked a massive wave of emotion across the footballing world.

Leao breaks silence on devastating impact of Jota's death

The footballing world remains in a state of mourning following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and the void can be felt deeply within the Portugal national team dressing room. AC Milan superstar Rafael Leao has now spoken candidly about the "devastating" impact the loss has had on the squad as they prepare for life without the forward. Jota, who had recently secured the Premier League title with Liverpool, passed away in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, alongside his brother, after a tyre blowout caused their vehicle to veer off the road.

Kelleher hits out at Liverpool's critics after Jota tragedy

Caoimhin Kelleher has sought to defend Liverpool from their critics in 2025-26, with the current campaign not “important from a football aspect” following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The Reds have had a lot to cope with on and off the field, with a man that walked away from Anfield ahead of the current campaign eager to point out why his former team-mates deserve to be cut some slack.

‘His loss changed us forever’ - Van Dijk’s NYE Jota tribute

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk paid an emotional tribute to former team-mate Diogo Jota when delivering a New Year’s Eve wrap of his 2025. The Dutch defender experienced wild swings in emotion across the last 12 months, with Premier League title glory being followed by the tragic passing of a close friend and club colleague. Van Dijk admits that the loss of Jota has “changed” Liverpool “forever.”

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Jota's widow speaks after children act as Liverpool mascots

Diogo Jota's widow Rute Cardoso has issued an emotional statement after their children got to act as mascots for Liverpool's Premier League clash against Wolves. The footballing world was left reeling in early July when news emerged that Jota and his brother Andre Silva had died in a car crash. Months on from that tragic incident, both his former clubs led tributes to the 28-year-old on Saturday at Anfield.

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Slot pays tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool vs Wolves

Liverpool boss Arne Slot used his pre-match programme notes to pay tribute to forward Diogo Jota as the striker's two former Premier League sides meet at Anfield on Saturday. Wolves make the trip to Merseyside for the first time since Jota tragically lost his life in a car crash in July. The Portuguese hitman's brother, Andre Silva, was also in the car at the time.

Van Dijk says Liverpool ‘still coming to terms with’ Jota’s death

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has opened up emotionally ahead of the Reds' final match of 2025, admitting the squad are still struggling to process the devastating loss of Diogo Jota. Speaking as captain, the Dutch defender reflected on a year of extreme highs and heartbreaking lows, as the Merseyside giants prepare for an emotional Anfield clash with Wolves.

Jota's sons to join mascots when Liverpool face Wolves

Diogo Jota’s two sons will accompany the matchday mascots when the late striker’s former clubs Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at Anfield on Saturday. The Premier League fixture is the first time the two teams have met since the Portugal international died - alongside his brother Andre Silva - in a car crash in the Spanish province of Zamora in July.

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'We'll never forget him' - Henderson dedicates first Brentford goal to Jota

Jordan Henderson dedicated his first Brentford goal to "good friend" Diogo Jota after the Bees' 1-1 draw with Leeds on Sunday afternoon. Henderson broke the deadlock in the 70th minute as his low effort deflected past Lucas Perri. However, 12 minutes later, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the fourth game running to ensure a share of the spoils in west London.

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Milner pays tribute to Jota after making Liverpool return

James Milner has paid an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota, saying it was a "special moment" to make his return to Liverpool while wearing his former team-mate’s number 20. The Reds legend received a warm ovation from the Anfield crowd as he came off the bench for current side Brighton in Saturday’s Premier League fixture between the two teams.

Liverpool pay emotional tribute to Jota on late star's birthday

Liverpool have paid another emotional tribute to late star Diogo Jota on what would have been the Portuguese’s 29th birthday. Jota tragically passed away, alongside his brother Andre Silva, on July 3. His memory continues to be honoured at Anfield, with Premier League heavyweights paying respects once again to man that earned cult hero status during his time on Merseyside.

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Jota's wife posts touching tribute on daughter's first birthday

Diogo Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, has shared a moving message on Instagram as the couple’s youngest child celebrated her first birthday. It was the family’s first without the former Liverpool forward, whose life was cut short in a devastating car crash last summer.

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Ronaldo sends touching personalised gift to Jota's family

Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to honour the late Diogo Jota after sending his family and his Portuguese team-mates a special gift to commemorate their 2025 Nations League triumph. The Liverpool forward and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a car crash in Spain in July, leaving the footballing community in mourning. And although Jota is gone, Ronaldo is helping to keep his memory very much alive.

Public Memorial Held For Diogo Jota And Andre Silva In Their Hometown Of Gondomar

Madrid sorry for showing wrong player in Jota tribute

Real Madrid have issued an apology after they showed the wrong player in a tribute to Portuguese striker Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. The Spanish giants made the mistake during the Ordinary General Assembly of Representative Members as they wished to remember the duo, who both tragically lost their lives in a car accident over the summer.

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