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'A natural goalscorer always feared by defences'
Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash aged 28, was a natural goalscorer who played a pivotal role in Liverpool's successes in recent years as well as in Portugal's Nations League signed for Liverpool in a £45m deal from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020 after helping Nuno Espirito Santo's side return to the Premier composure in front of goal made him a match-winner on many occasions under Jurgen Klopp and then Arne Slot. Indeed, some judges regarded him as Liverpool's most natural finisher, despite the presence in the team of one of the greatest players in the club's history, Mohamed Jota signed, Klopp said: "He is a player who gives us so many options to use. He's 23 years old, still far away from being kind of a finished article - he has so much potential."He has the speed, he can combine with other players, can defend, can press. It gives us real options for different systems."Jota brought all this and more to was in the Liverpool team that won a domestic cup double of the FA and Carabao Cups in 2022, and despite latterly being troubled by injuries at Anfield, he still made vital contributions last was trademark Jota when he headed the equaliser seconds after coming on as substitute at Nottingham Forest in January, then scored the winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton in strike against their Merseyside rivals encapsulated all the qualities that made him an adored figure among Liverpool fans as they recaptured their old dominance took two touches in a packed penalty area - his sleight of foot evading Everton's defence - before he wrong-footed goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with a right-foot finish in front of The Kop. He had a lengthy spell on the sidelines last season after sustaining a rib injury against Chelsea early, but when he returned demonstrated his sure touch in front of goal and the priceless knack of being in the right place at the right understandably claimed more headlines, but Jota's goals were often key and he was a striker always feared by defences because of his finishing began his professional career with Pacos de Ferreira before joining Atletico Madrid in 2016. He spent the 2016-17 season on loan at Porto, where his brother Andre Silva, who also died in the crash, was a youth then came to prominence in England when he joined Wolves, initially on loan, from Atletico in July 2017. The move was made permanent as he showed his class, scoring 44 goals in 131 games at Molineux before the switch to forward became a hero at Wolves, scoring 18 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions in 2017-18 as they returned to the top flight as Championship title enjoyed his best goalscoring return at Liverpool with 21 goals in 55 games in 2021-22, part of an impressive overall haul of 65 in 182 popular with his team-mates and Liverpool supporters, Jota fitted comfortably into Klopp's all-action and potent attack and was frequently selected by Slot as his central striker in preference to high-priced number nine Darwin Nunez as the title came to Anfield for the 20th time last was also a force at international level with Portugal, playing his part in their Nations League final against Spain - the second time he claimed the came on as an extra-time substitute before they won on penalties and that game now carries added poignancy as the final act of a stellar career cut short in its prime.
Scottish Sun
30 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Fans cant believe who Olivia Rodrigo sat with at Wimbledon in Royal Box
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POP princess Olivia Rodrigo shocked tennis fans yesterday when she made a surprise appearance in Wimbledon's prestigious Royal Box. But it wasn't just the presence of the three-time Grammy award winner and her English boyfriend Louis Partridge that raised eyebrows. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Roy Hodgson has enjoyed a stellar career as a football manager Credit: PA 7 Olivia Rodrigo and Roy Hodgson at Wimbledon Credit: BBC 7 Olivia Rodrigo and her English actor boyfriend Louis Partridge Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Vampire singer, 22, was spotted rubbing shoulders with none other than ex-England football manager Roy Hodgson. The Gen Z chart-topper famous for her heartbreak anthems and moody lyrics found herself sat next to the former England manager. The 77-year-old Hodgson is best known for managing the Three Lions and more recently Crystal Palace. Hodgson holds the record as the oldest manager in the Premier League when he took charge of the Eagles at 76 years and 187 days old. He has won league titles in Denmark and Sweden and reached the UEFA Cup final with Fulham and Inter Milan. Fans on social media were left in stitches at the unlikely pairing of a genuine football icon and a rising star in music. One X user joked: 'I could forgive his stint as Liverpool manager but that's a step too far.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Another commented: "Could explain why he looks uncharacteristically chipper." Then a third added: "He probably mentioned he managed many football teams in England including the national team and she woulda said Good for you." Katie Boulter stunned by world No101 in Wimbledon second round as British No2 blown away by 21 year old Argentine Olivia seemed to be enjoying the action on Centre Court with her actor boyfriend while Roy looked as calm as ever as he took it all in. The American singer headlined Glastonbury Festival a few days ago and continues to grab the headlines everwhere she goes. 7 Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo attend day three of the Wimbledon Credit: getty 7 Olivia Rodrigo starred at Glastonbury at the weekend Credit: EPA 7 Aged just 22 shes already won three Grammy awards Credit: Getty 7 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - follow all the latest scores and updates from a thrilling fortnight at SW19
Daily Mail
31 minutes ago
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CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: Could the brother of a former Celtic wonder kid make the breakthrough at Parkhead?
The younger brother of Karamoko Dembele has signed his first professional deal with Celtic. Hassan Dembele, 16, could now be set to follow in his brother's footsteps in the Parkhead academy.
