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Anfield Honors Diogo Jota as Liverpool and Wolves Unite in First Meeting Since Fatal Crash

A coordinated 20th‑minute ovation highlighted how supporters are preserving his legacy.

Overview

  • Liverpool and Wolverhampton held a pre‑match tribute at Anfield on December 27 in their first game since the July car crash that killed Jota and his brother.
  • Jota’s sons, Dinis and Duarte, walked out with the teams beside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and exchanged passes on the pitch during warm‑ups.
  • At the 20th minute, supporters from both clubs chanted for Jota for one minute and then applauded in a synchronized gesture.
  • Wolves representatives and fans joined Liverpool supporters in visiting memorials around Anfield displaying flowers and scarves, which remained in place throughout the day.
  • Coverage reiterated reported details of the July crash in Zamora during a trip toward Santander and noted Liverpool’s retirement of his No. 20 shirt as a club tribute.