Stars at Black Sabbath gig make emotional tribute to footballer Diego Jota as fans left 'in bits'
The Portuguese footballer, who played for Liverpool, died on July 3 in a car crash in Spain. The 28-year-old's funeral was today.
Surprise act at the Villa Park gig Yungblud had fans wiping away tears as he dedicated his Changes cover to the ex-Wolves football player.
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@andyhecks posted: "In bits here... @yungblud dedicating Changes to Diogo Jota."
In a separate set, Nuno Bettencourt was offered the mic and used it as an opportunity to pay tribute to the fellow Portuguese star, who left behind a wife and three children.
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