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'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson

'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson

Summary

Diogo Jota's widow wrote a letter to Scotland captain Andrew Robertson, asking him to carry Jota's memory as he plays in the upcoming World Cup. Jota died in a car crash last year, and Robertson said he will honor his late friend during Scotland’s first World Cup since 1998.

Key Facts

  • Diogo Jota died at age 28 in a car accident last July.
  • Jota helped Portugal qualify for this World Cup but never played in one due to injury and then his death.
  • Andrew Robertson and Jota were Liverpool teammates from 2020 to 2025.
  • Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
  • Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, wrote a letter encouraging Robertson to carry Jota’s dream with him.
  • Robertson read the letter publicly and said it will stay with him during the tournament.
  • Scotland will play Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in Group C of the World Cup.
  • Robertson moved to Tottenham after leaving Liverpool this season.
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