Emotional tribute to Jota at Wolves vs. Man City game…
Ahead of the Wolves vs. Man City match, Molineux’s South Bank turned into a giant art gallery with a massive tifo showcasing Diogo Jota mid-celebration during his time at the club. Jota, who was key in making Wolves a Premier League force between 2017 and 2020, was warmly remembered. A poignant banner saying “We’ll remember you when you walk in fields of gold” accompanied the display. Jota’s wife, Rute, and past teammate Ruben Neves were there, teary, as if onions were being chopped on the pitch. The 18th-minute applause for Jota, who wore number 18, was a moment when even the footballs would have shed a tear if they could.
The game intensified as substitute Federico Chiesa scored in the last dwindling minutes, proving he’s currently more clutch than a car with a broken gear. Liverpool’s coach noted how frequently he relied on Jota in such crucial moments before his tragic passing. Post-game, Chiesa emotionally dedicated the victory to Jota, adding that chanting fans gave him the feeling that Jota was their unseen twelfth player. It was clear that, if spirits could score goals, Jota would’ve had a hat-trick by halftime!
