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Wife of Diogo Jota posts 'forever' tribute

Wife of Diogo Jota posts 'forever' tribute

Summary

Rute Cardoso, wife of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, shared a tribute on Instagram for their one-month wedding anniversary, three weeks after Jota's death in a car crash in Spain on July 3. Liverpool FC has retired Jota's number 20 shirt and created a mural in his memory.

Key Facts

  • Diogo Jota died in a car crash on July 3 in Spain after a tire blew out and the car crashed and caught fire.
  • Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, posted wedding photos on Instagram as a tribute to him.
  • Jota joined Liverpool Football Club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020.
  • He scored 65 goals in 182 games for Liverpool.
  • Jota helped Liverpool win the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022 and the Premier League title last season.
  • Liverpool retired Jota's number 20 shirt to honor him.
  • A mural with messages from fans has been created near Liverpool's stadium in his memory.
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