Diogo Jota's two sons will join the matchday mascots for the Premier League meeting between the Portuguese star's two former clubs on Saturday. Dinis and Duarte, two of the three children of Jota and Rute Cardoso, will take to the Anfield pitch ahead of kick-off in what is set to be an emotional occasion. He was travelling back to Liverpool to begin pre-season training, and the tragedy sparked an outpouring of affection from across the worldwide football community. In his pre-match programme notes ahead of the champions' final home fixture of the year, Arne Slot said he hoped the affection shown for Diogo Jota could help bring his family some solace. Jota and Cardoso were with their three young children and parents on the pitch at Anfield when Liverpol celebrated their 20th league title success at the end of last season.

Source: Metro December 26, 2025 13:57 UTC