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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
BREAKING: Diogo Jota's widow posts heartbreaking message one month after marrying tragic Liverpool star
Diogo Jota's widow, Rute Cardoso, has posted on social media for the first time since the Liverpool star's tragic death. She shared an image on Instagram of the pair holding hands at their wedding which took place just two weeks before Jota, 28, and his brother were killed in a car crash. "1 month of our 'until death do us part'," Cardoso wrote as the caption. "Forever, your little white girl." Jota and Cardoso, who'd been together since they were teenagers, had three children together, two sons - Dinis and Duarte - and a daughter, whose name has not publicly been revealed. The Liverpool forward and his brother, Andre Silva, died in the early hours of Thursday, July 3 near Zamora, Spain. Spanish police say that 'all the evidence so far' shows that Jota was driving the Lamborghini at the time. Authorities also believe that evidence is pointing towards the vehicle 'significantly exceeding the speed limit for the highway' when the crash took place. The bothers' family and friends were joined by Liverpool players past and present as well as members of Jota's national team for their funeral in Portugal. In remembrance of Jota, the Premier League champions have retired the No.20 shirt. "It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process – and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool Football Club's number 20," the club said in a statement. "After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy. "The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds' on-pitch successes over the last five years, but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them."
North Wales Chronicle
14 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Hugo Ekitike set to put finishing touches to his big-money Liverpool switch
Arne Slot's Premier League champions reached a deal with the German club on Monday to sign the 23-year-old for a guaranteed £69million plus a potential £10million in add-ons. Frankfurt granted Ekitike permission to travel to England to complete the deal and the frontman is understood to have headed to the capital rather than Merseyside to complete the deal. The striker is due to undergo his medical and sign a six-year deal before heading to Asia to join his new Liverpool team-mates on their pre-season tour. A post shared by Liverpool Football Club (@liverpoolfc) PA understands Newcastle and Manchester United had been interested in Ekitike, who is set continue Liverpool's summer spending spree. Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in an initial £100m deal that could rise to £116m, while Jeremie Frimpong also joined from them in a £29.5m switch and Milos Kerkez left Bournemouth for £40m. Giorgi Mamardashvili has also linked up with Liverpool after agreeing a deal with Valencia last August, along with fellow goalkeepers Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman.
Leader Live
15 hours ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Hugo Ekitike set to put finishing touches to his big-money Liverpool switch
Arne Slot's Premier League champions reached a deal with the German club on Monday to sign the 23-year-old for a guaranteed £69million plus a potential £10million in add-ons. Frankfurt granted Ekitike permission to travel to England to complete the deal and the frontman is understood to have headed to the capital rather than Merseyside to complete the deal. The striker is due to undergo his medical and sign a six-year deal before heading to Asia to join his new Liverpool team-mates on their pre-season tour. A post shared by Liverpool Football Club (@liverpoolfc) PA understands Newcastle and Manchester United had been interested in Ekitike, who is set continue Liverpool's summer spending spree. Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in an initial £100m deal that could rise to £116m, while Jeremie Frimpong also joined from them in a £29.5m switch and Milos Kerkez left Bournemouth for £40m. Giorgi Mamardashvili has also linked up with Liverpool after agreeing a deal with Valencia last August, along with fellow goalkeepers Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman.
South Wales Guardian
15 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Hugo Ekitike set to put finishing touches to his big-money Liverpool switch
Arne Slot's Premier League champions reached a deal with the German club on Monday to sign the 23-year-old for a guaranteed £69million plus a potential £10million in add-ons. Frankfurt granted Ekitike permission to travel to England to complete the deal and the frontman is understood to have headed to the capital rather than Merseyside to complete the deal. The striker is due to undergo his medical and sign a six-year deal before heading to Asia to join his new Liverpool team-mates on their pre-season tour. A post shared by Liverpool Football Club (@liverpoolfc) PA understands Newcastle and Manchester United had been interested in Ekitike, who is set continue Liverpool's summer spending spree. Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in an initial £100m deal that could rise to £116m, while Jeremie Frimpong also joined from them in a £29.5m switch and Milos Kerkez left Bournemouth for £40m. Giorgi Mamardashvili has also linked up with Liverpool after agreeing a deal with Valencia last August, along with fellow goalkeepers Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman.
Rhyl Journal
15 hours ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Hugo Ekitike set to put finishing touches to his big-money Liverpool switch
Arne Slot's Premier League champions reached a deal with the German club on Monday to sign the 23-year-old for a guaranteed £69million plus a potential £10million in add-ons. Frankfurt granted Ekitike permission to travel to England to complete the deal and the frontman is understood to have headed to the capital rather than Merseyside to complete the deal. The striker is due to undergo his medical and sign a six-year deal before heading to Asia to join his new Liverpool team-mates on their pre-season tour. A post shared by Liverpool Football Club (@liverpoolfc) PA understands Newcastle and Manchester United had been interested in Ekitike, who is set continue Liverpool's summer spending spree. Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in an initial £100m deal that could rise to £116m, while Jeremie Frimpong also joined from them in a £29.5m switch and Milos Kerkez left Bournemouth for £40m. Giorgi Mamardashvili has also linked up with Liverpool after agreeing a deal with Valencia last August, along with fellow goalkeepers Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman.
