Overview

• Diogo Dalot described Jota as a “role model” who always put the team first and laid flowers at Anfield to pay tribute to his late Portugal teammate.
• James Milner changed his squad number to Jota’s No. 20 at Brighton as a personal mark of respect ahead of the new season.
• Gondomar Sport Club unveiled a 2025/26 “eternal tribute” kit emblazoned with images of Jota and his brother underneath an infinity symbol.
• Pedro Proenca defended Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision not to attend Jota’s funeral, calling criticism of the captain “immensely unfair” and highlighting his private support.
• Spain’s Guardia Civil continues to analyse tyre fragments and speed data to determine whether a blow-out or excessive speed caused the July 3 crash.