Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool shared a moment of reflection this week as both clubs continue to honour the memory of former forward Diogo Jota.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool shared a moment of reflection this week as both clubs continue to honour the memory of former forward Diogo Jota.
Jota assed away in a tragic car crash last summer alongside his brother Andre Silva.
The Portuguese international was 28.
The news shocked the football world and led to tributes across England and beyond.
Supporters gathered outside Molineux in the days after the accident.
Many left flowers, scarves and messages around the Billy Wright statue.
The tributes showed how deeply Jota was respected by Wolves fans.
Jota first made his mark in England at Wolves.
He joined the club in 2017 and quickly became a key player during their return to the Premier League.
His goals helped establish the club as a competitive top-flight side.
His performances earned him a move to Liverpool in 2020.
At Anfield, he became a popular figure with supporters and played an important role in the team’s attacking line.
Jota wore the number 20 shirt at Liverpool after wearing number 18 during his time at Wolves.
Both clubs have continued to remember him during matches this season.
Earlier this week, supporters from both sides chanted his name in the 18th and 20th minutes of a Premier League meeting between Wolves and Liverpool.
The minutes represented the shirt numbers he wore for the two clubs.
The FA Cup meeting between Wolves and Liverpool at Molineux provided another moment to remember the forward.
The occasion brought together players, staff and supporters who had shared memories of Jota during his time in English football.
Ahead of the FA Cup tie with Liverpool, Wolves unveiled two special paintings at Molineux in memory of Jota.
The artwork was created by former Wolves defender and artist Jody Craddock.
The ink used in the paintings came from flower petals that supporters left outside Molineux following Jota’s death.
For Liverpool supporters, the tribute felt deeply meaningful. Jota was loved at Anfield, but his journey in England started at Wolves.
Seeing the club honour him in this way shows how much he meant to both sets of fans.
Wolves director John Gough led a private unveiling ceremony at the stadium.
Players and staff attended the event to pay their respects.
Gough explained the thinking behind the tribute.
He said, “This is a memorial for everybody within the club and importantly involves our fans who felt so upset by Diogo’s passing, with all of their tributes included.”
“Jody’s done a fantastic job to encapsulate Diogo very well.”
“The opportunity of getting everybody – all departments – together to remember one of our outstanding players, and the contribution he made to this football club, was a nice moment.”
Craddock also spoke about the process behind the artwork.
He said, “It brought immense pride, with who it is and what it represents.”
“The club turning flowers to paint was a fantastic idea, and for them to ask me was very nice because it meant they trusted me to do a good enough job to produce pieces to hang up there forever.
“I’m really pleased with them. The balance of the two together is perfect.”
“It was nice to get them framed and see them in the place they’re meant to be.”
The paintings will remain inside the Stan Cullis Stand at Molineux.
Weatherproof copies will also be installed outside the stadium so supporters can visit the tribute at any time.
Remembering Diogo 💛
A memorial artwork created by Jody Craddock, painted with ink made out of the petals from floral tributes left by fans in memory of Diogo Jota, has been unveiled at Molineux. pic.twitter.com/aStwzk8pGt
— Wolves (@Wolves) March 6, 2026
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