Liverpool FC Must Retire 20 - It Belongs to Only One Man Now
I keep thinking about something Steve McVeigh posted on Twitter yesterday; Jota didn’t leave. He wasn’t sold. He didn’t retire. He’s just... gone. And yet, somehow, he still feels here. I can’t stop seeing his face, that grin, those moments. The goals....
Liverpool Mourns Diogo Jota: A Tribute to a Number 20 Like No Other
Liverpool are a club that knows how to cherish its own, and in Diogo Jota, it had a player who connected supporters and teammates alike. Now, in the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, the club and its community are left stunned. Diogo...
In Memory of Diogo Jota: A Liverpool Icon Gone Too Soon
I saw the news in a moment where disbelief and confusion instantly engulfed me. My immediate hope was that a sick joke had gained too much traction and that the devastating circumstances were not as reported. Those hopes were quickly dashed and realisation soon...
Remembering Diogo Jota: A Heartbreaking Farewell
A Morning That Changed Everything
There are moments in life that stop you in your tracks. Moments that punch the air out of your lungs, that make everything else disappear, and remind you of what really matters. I experienced one of those moments yesterday morning.
The news of Diogo Jota’s passing...
Diogo Jota – Liverpool’s Relentless Finisher Remembered
Diogo Jota was never loud, but he never needed to be. His boots did the talking, especially when it mattered most. The Portuguese forward, who tragically died in a road traffic accident aged just 28, leaves behind a legacy at Liverpool built on clinical moments, tireless graft and...
Jota's Name Will Echo Through Anfield Forever
There are no good mornings anymore. Not today. Maybe not for a while. Like many of you, I didn’t sleep last night. The thought of Diogo Jota’s parents, his wife Rute, and their three children kept looping in my head. It came in waves, and none of them...
Diogo Jota: Frozen in Time, Forever 28
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Vacuum Left Behind
Diogo Jota should have been returning to Kirkby this week, ready to fight for his place in Arne Slot’s Liverpool. Instead, the club begins pre-season with a heavy...
Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Dies Aged 28 in Tragic Car Accident
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a tragic car accident alongside his brother.
The 28-year-old had been travelling in the North West of Spain, in the Zamora region, when the incident took place.
Jota had become a huge fan-favourite since his arrival on Merseyside back...
Quansah’s Exit Marks Emotional Chapter for Academy Graduate
Amidst the flurry of arrivals, including the record-breaking deal for Florian Wirtz and notable additions like Freddie Woodman and Milos Kerkez, one departure has resonated differently. On Wednesday, Liverpool confirmed the transfer of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. It was a move long expected but still poignant.
Quansah,...
Liverpool's £45m Gamble on Diogo Jota Still Paying Off
Five years on from Diogo Jota’s arrival at Liverpool, the transfer continues to draw reflection and even regret, particularly from those who sanctioned the deal at Wolves. While it never carried the fireworks of a marquee signing, the £45 million move is increasingly seen as one...
