Liverpool and Wolves fans unite in 'poignant' tribute
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Liverpool Echo IconNewsLiverpool NewsLiverpool FCThe two sets of supporters came together on a emotional nightSupporters of Liverpool and Wolves united yesterday to pay tribute to Diogo Jota. The striker played for the Midlands club from 2017 to 2020, where he was key to their promotion from the Championship and their establishment as a Premier League side.Jota then joined Liverpool in 2020, helping the Reds win the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cups.
Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain on July 3, 2025.The Liverpool striker was travelling with his brother in the Zamora region of Sanabria when the tragic crash happened. His brother was playing for Portuguese second division side Penafiel at the time.Jota's children were mascots when the two sides faced each other in December at Anfield, which Liverpool won 2-1.Last night, the Reds played Wolves at Molineux for the first time since Jota's death.When the clock hit 18, the game took a backseat for many spectators as Wolves began applauding and chanting Jota's name.
Jota wore the number 18 during his time in the Black Country.A flag of Jota wearing a Wolves shirt was also flown.Liverpool supporters joined in with the applause and chanted for Jota themselves when the clock hit 20, which was the number the Portuguese forward wore during his time at Anfield.The travelling supporters unveiled a banner in the away end which said: "Obrigado Diogo – forever our number 20". 'Obrigado' means 'thanks' in Portuguese.The match commentator remarked upon it, saying: "A poignant moment as supporters of both sides pay tribute to Diogo Jota."The clip was shared on the Premier League's official X account, which said: "A heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota when his former clubs Wolves and LFC met at Molineux."In the game itself, Liverpool succumbed to their ninth Premier League defeat of the season as rock-bottom Wolves scored a stoppage-time winner at Molineux in the first of this week's double header.After Mohamed Salah had cancelled out Rodrigo Gomes' opener in a frantic finale in the Black Country, Andre Trindade struck a 93rd-minute winner, via a Joe Gomez deflection, to seal the points for Rob Edwards' team, who secured just their third win of the campaign.Liverpool will travel to Molineux again on Friday night to play Wolves in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The match will kick off at 8pm.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCWolverhampton Wanderers FCDiogo Jota