Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Saturday, December 27, 2025, 6:01 p.m. / Updated Saturday, December 27, 2025, 6:03 p.m.
The match in the stage of “Boxing Day” hosted by Liverpool, at Anfield against him Wolverhamptonthe other club in England for which the late Diogo Jota played, provided an emotional moment, involving the Portuguese's sons, Dinis and Duarte.
Diogo Jota's sons, Dinis and Duarte, walked onto the pitch at Anfield, accompanying the players as they entered the pitch. Rute, Diogo Jota's widow, watched the event from the stands.
Diogo Jota's sons were involved in an emotional moment at Anfield as Liverpool v Wolverhampton
Dinis and Duarte, Diogo Jota's two sons, accompanied Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk onto the pitch ahead of the match against Wolverhampton.
As has become a tradition at Anfield this season, the Liverpool fans rose to their feet in the 20th minute and cheered Diogo Jota, humming the former Portugal striker's song.
The Wolverhampton supporters who made the trip to Liverpool accompanied the home supporters.
The Portuguese forward played three years at Wolverhampton before making the move to Liverpool, where he played for five seasons until the summer of 2025, when he and his brother lost their lives in the tragic car accident. Jota also left behind a one-year-old girl, who will not be present on the field.
Born on December 4, 1996, in Porto, Diogo Jota began his rise at Pacos de Ferreira before arriving at Atletico Madrid, where he failed to establish himself. Everything changed in the 2016-2017 season when, on loan at Porto, he scored nine goals and attracted the attention of clubs in the top 5 championships.
The transfer to Wolverhampton followed, where he scored 17 goals in the Championship, contributing decisively to promotion to the Premier League. His constant developments propelled him to Liverpool, who transferred him for €50 million in the summer of 2020.
At Anfield, Jota made 182 appearances, scoring 65 goals and providing 26 assists, becoming a key player for both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot.
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