Diogo Jota's widow in emotional statement after Liverpool's classy gesture

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Diogo Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, was in the ground for Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with their sons being mascots for the match at AnfieldRute Cardoso has expressed her gratitude to supporters for their compassion during an "incredibly difficult time" in a heartfelt Instagram message. The crowd delivered a profoundly emotional rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" in response.READ MORE: Diogo Jota's sons join Liverpool and Wolves stars in emotional tribute to late forwardREAD MORE: Liverpool and Wolves pay emotional Diogo Jota tribute with widow and children at AnfieldVan Dijk then led Dinis and Duarte towards the Kop and shared a kickabout with them as supporters applauded.

Gravenberch marked his goal by performing Jota's iconic baby shark celebration.The club shared a poignant video of Jota's children performing their mascot duties, which included footage of Van Dijk embracing Rute before the match. In the aftermath of the game, Jota's widow shared heartfelt images of their children on Instagram.She said: "From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the club and to all the fans for the love, respect and support shown during this incredibly difficult time.

I was very proud to have them with us, and the fans, I think, appreciated that as well."Anfield faithful continue to pay tribute to Jota through a poignant ritual - singing his name during the 20th minute of each fixture, honouring his squad number, which has been permanently retired by the club in the player's memory. Diogo was definitely smiling from up there watching his sons running at Anfield."Another added: "I hope you know that we love you so much and that you will never walk alone." And a third posted: "God bless you and your family.