Diogo Jota WhatsApp group still used today – 'I talk to him'

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Few people know this."We have a WhatsApp group with Rute (Jota's widow) and Diogo, and it's still there, and we continue to talk there. Whenever something special happens, I have the conversations archived on my WhatsApp so I can continue to send him messages."Neves also described the day after he learned of Jota's death as "the most difficult day," of his life.

This comes after Jota's widow, Rute Cardoso, marked their wedding anniversary last week by sharing the speech he delivered on their wedding day.The pair tied the knot on June 22 last year, just over a week before Jota's passing, having been in a relationship for over a decade and bringing three children into the world. And on their anniversary, Rute posted Jota's moving speech to her on Instagram.Content cannot be displayed without consentGet the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!The Reds icon said in the footage: "Where the future takes us, maybe there's someone here who knows better than I do.

I love you forever, my 'Branquinha.'"It comes as Portugal honour their departed team-mate at this summer's World Cup in North America, with the anniversary of his passing drawing near. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.England's 2026 World Cup kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.