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Anfield Honors Diogo Jota as Van Dijk Leads His Children Onto the Pitch

Liverpool’s captain says the tributes do not distract the team and confirms players are working with the club on a permanent memorial.

Overview

  • Supporters from both clubs stood for a coordinated 20th‑minute applause as chants of Jota’s name echoed around the stadium.
  • A large Kop banner read “Diogo Jota, forever in our hearts,” and You’ll Never Walk Alone was sung before kick‑off.
  • Ryan Gravenberch marked his goal by recreating Jota’s trademark celebration, and Liverpool beat Wolves 2–1 with Florian Wirtz also scoring.
  • Virgil van Dijk told fans that singing Jota’s song does not affect player focus and described the tributes as a sign of respect.
  • Liverpool have retired the No. 20 shirt, and Jota’s death in a July car accident in Spain alongside his brother Andre Silva continues to be marked by ongoing rituals.