Wolves put up touching Diogo Jota memorial as special meaning explained
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Wolves revealed a new touching tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of its FA Cup clash with Liverpool, with the player featuring for both clubs during his careerWolves have revealed a special memorial tribute to Diogo Jota(Image: (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images))Wolverhampton Wanderers unveiled a new memorial artwork in tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of its meeting with Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.The Portuguese forward featured for both clubs during his playing career, before his tragic passing last summer during the off-season. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were involved in a car crash that took both of their lives, with the shock being felt across the football world.Both Liverpool and Wolves, where Jota was adored, have paid tributes in many different ways throughout the season so far.
The latest from the Molineux outfit has seen the arrival of paintings by Jody Craddock, with the artwork now hung up at the stadium for fans to see.READ MORE: Ilkay Gundogan picks between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp as best managerREAD MORE: Tottenham could make major change just days before crunch Liverpool gameIt's a special tribute made even more touching by the special method Craddock used to help create the artwork.The ink for the painting was made using the petals from the flowers placed at Molineux by the Wolves fans last summer to pay respects to Jota's life, adding even more special meaning to the display.On the artwork, Craddock told the official Wolves website,"It brought immense pride, with who it is and what it represents. It was nice to get them framed and see them in the place they’re meant to be.”Both Liverpool and Wolves have been paying tribute to Jota in several ways throughout the season, from those on the pitch to the fans off of it.The most notable of those has been the supporters at Anfield chanting the star's song in the 20th minute of every match, linked to the No.
20 he took in the squad.That number 20 shirt has since been retired by Liverpool.Liverpool's players huddle in front of a banner bearing a tribute to Diogo Jota during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on December 27, 2025. In the midweek match, Wolves fans sang their praises to Jota in the 18th minute, which was his number there, before Liverpool joined in just moments later.Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher spoke last month about the impact of Jota's death, and his reflections since leaving the club.