Overview
- Wolves supporters applauded and chanted Jota’s name in the 18th minute, with Liverpool fans leading songs in the 20th minute to reflect his shirt numbers at both clubs.
- Banners paid tribute across the stadium, including a Liverpool message reading “Obrigado Diogo – forever our number 20” and large displays from Wolves fans.
- The tribute came during the first Premier League meeting at Molineux between the clubs since Jota’s death, and the Premier League shared the moment on its official X account.
- Jota and his younger brother André died in a car crash in Spain on July 3, 2025, with some reports suggesting a tyre blowout during an overtaking manoeuvre, though details remain unconfirmed.
- Jota made 313 combined appearances for Wolves and Liverpool after joining Wolves from FC Porto in 2017 and moving to Anfield in 2020, and earlier season tributes at Molineux featured a giant tifo and attendance by family and former teammates.