Rute Cardoso, the widow of former Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband on their youngest daughter's first birthday.
A Tragic Loss Remembered
The football world was left in shock when Diogo Jota tragically died in July 2025 at just 28 years old. The Liverpool star and his brother Andre Silva lost their lives in a car accident in Spain, leaving behind grieving family members and fans worldwide.
Now, months after the devastating incident, Rute Cardoso has turned to social media to commemorate their daughter's milestone birthday while honoring the memory of the football star.
A Mother's Emotional Tribute
In a moving social media post, Rute shared a collection of precious family moments that captured the joy Jota brought to their lives. The photo carousel was simply captioned "A whole year" accompanied by heart and star emojis.
Among the touching images was one showing Jota carrying his newborn daughter out of the hospital exactly one year earlier. Another poignant photograph featured the entire family standing together on the hallowed turf of Anfield Stadium, creating a lasting memory of their time together.
Family Legacy and Support
Diogo Jota and Rute Cardoso built a beautiful family together during their time. They are survived by three children: their son Dinis, born in 2021, and two daughters who arrived in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
The emotional post attracted an outpouring of support from followers and fans. One commenter wrote: "He is watching. We love you and your family." Another admirer expressed: "Beautiful family, how much I admire you Rute."
The tribute serves as a powerful reminder of the legacy Jota left behind, not just as a talented footballer but as a devoted family man whose memory continues to live on through his loved ones.
