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Jota Honoured at Anfield as Sons Lead Out Teams in LiverpoolWolves Reunion

The fixture marked the first meeting of his two English clubs since his July death.

Overview

  • Dinis and Duarte walked onto the pitch as mascots with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, while Jota’s widow Rute Cardoso watched from the stands.
  • Wolves officials and players visited Jota’s memorial at Anfield to lay wreaths, complementing coordinated tributes from both clubs throughout the day.
  • Supporters observed moments of remembrance, with Wolves fans singing in the 18th minute and Anfield rising in the 20th minute in line with Liverpool’s retired No. 20 shirt.
  • Van Dijk took Jota’s sons to the Kop for a brief kickabout as the crowd applauded before kick-off.
  • Arne Slot dedicated program notes to Jota’s family and later praised both sets of fans for their “special” and consistent tributes to the late forward.