Diogo Jota tributes pour in as players and managers remember Liverpool hero

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Plenty of former teammates and managers of Diogo Jota have paid tribute to the Liverpool hero on the anniversary of his passing.Portugal boss Roberto Martinez spoke about former Liverpool star Diogo Jota(Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Tributes have poured in for Diogo Jota from many of his former teammates and managers, as they have all taken a moment to remember the Liverpool, Wolves, and Portugal hero on the anniversary of his passing.The 28-year-old was killed in a car crash in Portugal that also claimed the life of his brother, Andre, in a heartbreaking loss for everyone who knew the star, from those who were personally impacted to the supporters in the stands.It shook the international footballing world, as memorials were set up for the star to remember Jota and his brother. One of those has been the permanent memorial for the Liverpool hero, which was installed recently to immortalize the star.On the anniversary of his passing, Liverpool posted a touching statement on Jota and his impact at the club, before other tributes came flooding in from those who knew him.Cristiano Ronaldo, who played alongside Jota plenty during their career in the Portuguese national team, was among those to lead the tributes when he said: "Diogo Jota is now up there in heaven, lighting the way for us," following his side's victory in the World Cup over Croatia.“It’s a very special moment.

He got along with everyone."Whether it was a team-mate or a member of staff, he always had time for people and made everyone feel valued. Everyone loved Diogo, absolutely everyone.

Everyone at the club, everyone in the dressing room. It was a tragic loss for everyone, with everyone's lives poorer for his absence one year on.