Diogo Jota's heartbreaking wish for children who will be mascots for Liverpool vs Wolves
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Tributes will be paid to Diogo Jota when two of the clubs he represented in Liverpool and Wolves meet at Anfield, with his sons leading the sides out as mascotsDiogo Jota's commitment to being the finest father possible to his three children was evident when the Liverpool star spoke candidly about his family life. More than five months have passed since Jota's tragic death in a car crash alongside his younger brother Andre Silva, news that sent shockwaves through the sporting community and far beyond.The Portuguese forward's legacy remains strong following his untimely passing.
Liverpool supporters have made it their mission to keep his memory alive by belting out his chant during the 20th minute - matching his shirt number - at every match.Beyond being an exceptional player who consistently delivered crucial goals when it mattered most, Jota was devoted to his family - a loving husband and father to three young children. Those closest to him were acutely aware of how much his family meant to him.It was during Liverpool's triumphant Premier League title-winning season last year that Jota revealed how he juggled pressure and strived to remain an engaged and devoted father when returning home from his demanding role as a top-level footballer.In conversation with Liverpool's performance psychologist Lee Richardson before his daughter's arrival, Jota explained: "When I go home I still have a family, I have two kids – three almost – and the dogs and the stress doesn't stop.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk makes heartbreaking confession over impact of Diogo Jota's tragic deathREAD MORE: James Milner sends touching Diogo Jota message after Liverpool return"You want to be the best father you can be, try to lead by example, give good feedback.
Even though sometimes you want to get a bit more rest in the afternoon, they are all happy because you are finally at home and they want to play."I had this the day after the game, I wanted to get a bit of rest, [my son] wanted to play some football – and you need to be on it." An emotional reunion is set this afternoon as Liverpool and Wolves, his two Premier League clubs, face off at Anfield for the first time since his passing.Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, will watch on as their sons, Dinis and Duarte, serve as mascots. The loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in July was something none of us could ever have prepared for, and something all of us are still coming to terms with."Our thoughts, as ever, remain with Diogo and Andre's family.