08-07-2025
Stars at Black Sabbath gig make emotional tribute to footballer Diego Jota as fans left 'in bits'
Artists paid tribute to footballer Diego Jota at the Black Sabbath Villa Park gig today - with fans saying they were '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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