Overview
- Jiménez netted Mexico’s equalizer in the Gold Cup final and celebrated by emulating Jota’s signature video game celebration while holding Jota’s shirt.
- Before kickoff, Jiménez paid tribute by recalling Jota as a cherished teammate and friend from their time at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Spanish authorities have launched an inquiry into whether a tire blowout on the A-52 near Zamora caused the July 3 Lamborghini crash that killed Jota and his brother André Silva.
- The brothers’ joint funeral took place on July 5 in Gondomar, Portugal, with attendance from family, Liverpool players and leading figures in Portuguese football.
- The gesture underscores the enduring connection formed by the pair during their prolific striking partnership at Wolves from 2018 to 2020.