Diogo Jota's wife shares Liverpool icon's heartbreaking wedding speech on couple's anniversary

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SportFootballDiogo JotaThis week marked the one-year anniversary of Diogo Jota's wedding to Rute Cardoso12:15, 23 Jun 2026Updated 12:21, 23 Jun 2026Diogo Jota's wife Rute Cardoso posted the Liverpool icon's wedding speech to mark their one-year anniversary. The pair enjoyed the joyous occasion in front of their friends and family, but it was less than two weeks later that the Portuguese star lost his life on July 3 in Zamora, Spain.Exactly a year since their wedding, Rute took to Instagram on Monday to post a video of Jota's heartfelt speech to her.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page"But the truth is, I don't know and it doesn't really matter to me as long as I'm with you. I love you forever, my ‘Branquinha’." The memory of Jota has remained strong as it approaches one year since his tragic death, with his Portugal team-mates keeping him close to their hearts at the World Cup 2026.Roberto Martinez's side are wearing a commemorative wristband during the tournament that features every name in the 26-man squad, as well as Jota's.

It has all the specifics for us to be able to enter the pitch with it, with the name of all the players plus the special name of Diogo Jota."He let us choose if we wanted to use it or not, how (we use it), during the day or during the match. We received it with a lot of affection and we chose to use it."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Diogo JotaLiverpool FC