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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool add Diogo Jota to squad list in 'Forever' tribute to Reds star after tragic death
Liverpool have given Diogo Jota a place of his own on their official squad page following the Portuguese forward's tragic death in a car accident earlier this month Liverpool have paid another touching tribute to Diogo Jota by listing him on their squad profile page in his own section under the banner of 'Forever' following his tragic death. Jota, 28, and his younger brother, Andre Silva, were killed in a car accident earlier this month in the Spanish province of Zamora. The Portugal forward was on his way back to Merseyside for pre-season training when the tragedy occurred. Liverpool have already confirmed that they will be retiring the No.20 shirt in Jota's memory. And the Premier League champions have paid another touching tribute to the talented forward by including him in the squad list for the current season in his own section on their official club website. Liverpool's gesture follows confirmation from Jota's former club, Wolves, that he had been inducted into their Hall of Fame. 'There is such a feeling of sadness and disbelief around this awful tragedy that we wanted to make this tribute of our own as soon as we could,' said Wolves Hall of Fame chairman and the club's vice president, John Richards, in a statement. 'Like everyone else, we've been stunned by events, and we remember what a wonderful player Diogo was for Wolves during that unforgettable promotion season under Nuno and our early years back in the Premier League. 'His record of 44 goals at Wolves, and then 65 at Liverpool as a Premier League title winner, speaks volumes. So many fans across the game – especially in Portugal after he helped them win the Nations League this summer – are feeling his loss deeply. We saw no reason to delay this decision. Article continues below 'We hope it will bring a little comfort to those who were close to Diogo and André, and we trust Wolves supporters will understand that this gesture is made with real love and admiration, and also fully justified.' Jota spent three years at Molineux and scored 44 goals before being signed by Liverpool in September of 2020. He quickly established himself as a key player for Wolves, whom he initially joined on loan, firing them to promotion to the Premier League and a seventh-placed finish which secured European football just 12 months later. Wolves will pay tribute to Jota and Andre at both their final pre-season friendly against Celta Vigo on 9 August and their opening Premier League fixture of the new campaign against Manchester City on 16 August.
India Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Diogo Jota posthumously inducted into Wolves Hall of Fame
Wolverhampton Wanderers have posthumously inducted Diogo Jota into their Hall of Fame following the Portuguese forward's tragic death in a car accident earlier this month. He was just former Wolves and Liverpool star is remembered not only for his outstanding contributions on the pitch but also for the profound impact his passing has had on the football community. A statement on the club's official X (formerly Twitter) account read: "Diogo Jota has been inducted into the Wolves Hall of Fame. It's a tribute that honours both his remarkable achievements for the club and the deep impact his passing has had on the footballing world." Diogo Jota has been inducted into the Wolves Hall of Fame It's a tribute that honours both his remarkable achievements for the club and the deep impact his passing has had on the footballing world.— Wolves (@Wolves) July 17, 2025advertisementJota joined Wolves on loan from Atltico Madrid in 2017 and quickly became a fans' favourite. He played a key role in the club's successful push for promotion, scoring 17 goals in the Championship as Wolves returned to the Premier League after a six-year absence. His move was made permanent the following season, and over three years at Molineux, he made 131 appearances and scored 44 goals. His performances helped the club to two successive seventh-place finishes in the top flight. In 2020, Jota completed a high-profile move to Liverpool for 45 million. At Anfield, he continued to impress with his relentless work rate, technical quality and eye for goal, becoming a vital part of Jrgen Klopp's squad and earning admiration from fans and peers football community was left devastated by the news of Jota's death, which occurred in a tragic car crash that also claimed the life of his brother, fellow footballer Andr Silva. Tributes have poured in from across the world. Liverpool and Preston North End held a moment of remembrance before their recent pre-season friendly, and Liverpool have since confirmed they will retire the No. 20 shirt in his honour."Diogo was not only a phenomenal footballer, but someone who carried himself with humility and kindness throughout his time at Wolves, and will be sorely missed by all of us," said Matt Wild, Wolves' director of football Hall of Fame, established in 2008, celebrates those who have made an indelible mark on the club. With his induction, Jota joins club legends such as Billy Wright, Derek Dougan and Steve Bull-ensuring his name will forever be etched into the club's proud history.- EndsTrending Reel
San Francisco Chronicle
13-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Liverpool players and fans pay tribute to Diogo Jota in first game since forward's death
PRESTON, England (AP) — Liverpool players and fans paid tribute to Diogo Jota on Sunday in the Premier League champion's first game since the forward died in a car accident. The pre-season friendly against Preston at Deepdale featured a live rendition of Liverpool's anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and a minute's silence before kickoff. The Portugal international died along with his brother Andre Silva, also a soccer player, near the northwestern city of Zamora, Spain, on July 3. On Friday Liverpool said it had retired his No. 20 jersey as a mark of respect. Liverpool beat second-tier Preston 3-1 and forward Darwin Nunez paid tribute to Jota after scoring in the first half. In celebration, he mimicked his former teammate's iconic celebration by sitting on the grass and playing with an imaginary game controller.
Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Liverpool pays tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before pre-season friendly against Preston
Liverpool paid a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva ahead of their pre-season friendly against Preston North End, following the tragic deaths of the two brothers in a car accident in Spain on July 3. Jota, aged 28, and Silva, 25, were remembered in a series of emotional moments before and during the match at Deepdale. Players from both teams observed a minute's silence at the centre circle before kick-off, while Liverpool's anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone" was played in honour of Jota. Mohamed Salah captained Liverpool in the absence of Virgil van Dijk, who attended the match alongside teammate Andrew Robertson. Preston's captain Benjamin Whiteman laid a wreath at the away end as part of the host club's tribute. Both teams wore black armbands, and a commemorative 16-page matchday programme featured a black-and-white image of Jota holding the Premier League trophy. Supporters displayed scarves, flags, and Jota's No. 20 shirt, which has now been retired by the club. In the 20th minute, fans sang Jota's chant in a powerful tribute. Thousands of supporters wore his shirt in a show of solidarity and remembrance. Speaking to Liverpool's official website, head coach Arne Slot described Jota as a player who will remain in the hearts and thoughts of the team. "To retire his shirt is the one thing we could, should and have done," Slot said. He encouraged his players to honor Jota's legacy by staying true to themselves emotionally during the grieving process. Jota joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and made 182 appearances, scoring 65 goals and assisting 26. He was a key figure in Liverpool's recent Premier League triumph and previously helped secure FA Cup and League Cup titles.
Economic Times
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
Flamengo defeats São Paulo with dominant performance, maintains lead in Brazilian Serie A
Getty Images RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 12: Wallace Yan of Flamengo celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the match between Flamengo and São Paulo as part of Brasileirao 2025 at Maracana Stadium on July 12, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by) Flamengo wins 2-0 over São Paulo at Maracanã Flamengo earned a 2-0 win over São Paulo in their latest Brazilian Serie A match, held at Maracanã. Goals were scored by Luiz Araújo in the 61st minute and Wallace Yan in stoppage time at 90+6'. Wallace Yan also received a yellow card in the 90+7' minute. São Paulo's Sabino was booked in the 26th minute. In terms of match events, Flamengo made an early substitution at the 8-minute mark, with Ayrton Lucas replacing Alex Sandro. Later, in the 52nd minute, Guillermo Varela replaced Ayrton Lucas. In the 67th minute, Jorginho was substituted out for another midfielder. Flamengo brought in Wallace Yan for Giorgian de Arrascaeta in the 83rd minute. Also read: Brazil football coach, ex-Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to one-year jail term. Here's why São Paulo also made several substitutions. At the 63rd minute, Ferreira replaced Marcos Antônio. Damián Bobadilla came on for Pablo Maia, and Ryan Francisco replaced André Silva in the 81st minute. Lineups and tactical formationsFlamengo used a 4-2-3-1 formation: Goalkeeper: Agustín Rossi Defenders: Wesley (later Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro Midfielders: Jorginho, Allan, Giorgian De Arrascaeta Forwards: Luiz Araújo, Gonzalo Plata, Bruno Henrique São Paulo deployed a 5-3-2 setup: Goalkeeper: Rafael Defenders: Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, Sabino (with Ferraresi as an option), Cédric Soares Midfielders: Alisson, Marcos Antônio, Pablo Maia, Enzo Díaz, Oscar Forward: André Silva Also read: Liverpool permanently retire Diogo Jota's No. 20 jersey in unique tribute Match stats and league standings Flamengo dominated possession with 60 per cent compared to São Paulo's 40 per cent. Flamengo also led in shots (17 to 5), shots on target (6 to 0), passes (415 to 281), and pass accuracy (85 per cent to 83 per cent). Fouls were nearly even, with Flamengo committing 9 and São Paulo 8. Each team received two yellow cards. No red cards were of this match, Flamengo remains first in the league standings with 26 points from 12 matches (8 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss). Cruzeiro follows in second place with 24 points. Serie A standings and relegation outlook Bragantino (23 points), Palmeiras (22 points), and Bahia (21 points) round out the top five. Fluminense and Atlético Mineiro follow with 20 points each. São Paulo sits in 15th with 12 points from 13 matches. The bottom two are Juventude (8 points) and Sport (3 points), both in the relegation zone. Also read: Rose Lavelle scores on return as US women's football team thrashes Ireland 4-0 in friendly The qualification and relegation color codes in the standings are as follows: blue for CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage, orange for Libertadores qualifiers, green for Sudamericana group stage, and red for relegation. The match was held at Maracanã Stadium.
