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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Liverpool 5-0 Stoke: Darwin Nunez hits first-half hat-trick as Florian Wirtz features in training match
Liverpool begin the defence of their Premier League title next month against Bournemouth and in the meantime, preparations are firmly underway ahead of the new season. Of course, football has not been the main focus for the club as a whole since players and staff reported back for pre-season training. Last week's 3-1 win over Preston took place just 10 days after Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were tragically killed in a car accident. As a result the game will be remembered more as a tribute rather than a friendly. After a few days of training, things were kicked up a notch on Sunday afternoon and prior to the squad flying to Asia for their pre-season tour, a friendly took place against Stoke at the club's AXA Training Centre. Details of the behind closed doors friendly have been revealed and the biggest talking point is that Darwin Nunez scored a first-half hat-trick in a 5-0 win. The Uruguayan's first was a true poacher's finish as he smashed a loose ball home from close range after Dominik Szoboszlai was dispossessed. His brace came as he made a smart run in behind and latched onto a smart Szoboszlai through ball, before tapping home from Curtis Jones' cross before the break to confirm his hat-trick. Highly-rated youngster Rio Ngumoha also got on the scoresheet with a deflected effort as the Reds raced into a 4-0 lead before half-time. Federico Chiesa completed with the only goal in the second half. The run-out saw captain Virgil van Dijk get some minutes under his belt whilst record signing Florian Wirtz made his first appearance - albeit unofficial - in Liverpool colours as he played the first-half. Luis Diaz - linked with a move to Bayern Munich - was not involved alongside Alisson Becker and Alexis Mac Allister. However, they are all expected to be named in Arne Slot's squad for the Asia tour. Liverpool will be in action against AC Milan in Hong Kong next Saturday before flying out to Japan to face Yokohama FM four days later. Currently, the double-header against Athletic Club on Monday, August 2, 2025 is the final warm-up game pencilled for the Reds as the 2025/26 Community Shield showdown with Crystal Palace at Wembley precedes their Premier League opener against Bournemouth five days later.
BBC News
9 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Those who knew Jota best need each other' on pre-season tour
The Redmen TV's Dan Clubbe says Liverpool's pre-season tour is crucial to help their players deal with the death Diogo tour of Asia starts with a match in Hong Kong against AC Milan, before they head to Japan to face Yokohama F Marinos next week."Normally the bonding and integration side [of a pre-season tour] is for new players, but this will be different." Clubbe told BBC Radio Merseyside. "I think those who played with Diogo and knew him best will need each other. I think this experience will be good for them."I know Liverpool saw the Preston game as a bit of a 'line in the sand' moment. Diogo will remain a thing and the conversations will continue, but they saw that match as getting back to business."I think this tour will enhance that - they will be rooming together and spending a lot more time in each other's company. There will certainly be moments where they lean on each other and share memories of Diogo."I'm sure it will be sad at times, but these next few days will be crucial for them to reset, remember him in the right way and get back to business."Listen to more about Jota and the pre-season tour on BBC Sounds
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Liverpool star reveals new tattoo in tribute to team-mate Diogo Jota - with heartfelt four-word message
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas has revealed a new tattoo in honour of his late team-mate Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash earlier this month. The footballer and his brother, Andre Silva, died when their car crashed in the early hours in northern Spain on July 3. A series of tributes have been paid in the weeks since, including Liverpool's decision to retire Jota's No 20 at all levels, following consultation with his widow and his family. Tsimikas has made his own personal tribute, with the Liverpool defender having a new tattoo on his left hand. The tattoo reads 'Wish you were here', with the message accompanied by Jota's No 20. An image of Tsimikas' new tattoo has emerge online, but it had also been visible when the Greek defender played in Liverpool's pre-season match against Preston. The match at Deepdale took place on July 13, just 10 days on from Jota's tragic death. A minute's silence was held prior to kick-off, while club anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' was sung. Preston's club captain Benjamin Whiteman carried a wreath which he placed in front of the away end and players from both teams wore black armbands, while digital tributes were shown on screens around the ground. A black and white image of Jota holding the Premier League trophy featured on the cover of a 16-page commemorative matchday programme at Deepdale.
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Diogo Jota's wife remembers their wedding day in heartbreaking message after Liverpool soccer star's death
A devastated Rute Cardoso broke her silence following the death of her husband, Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who was tragically killed in a car crash in early July that also claimed the life of his younger brother. In a heart-wrenching message shared on Instagram, the mother of three mourned the loss of the Portuguese forward, whom she married on June 22. '1 month of our 'not even death separates us,' Cardoso wrote in Portuguese, including snapshots from the couple dancing at their wedding reception. 'Forever, A tua branquinha.' Advertisement Another image showed Cardoso and Jota holding hands at the their wedding. 8 Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota on their wedding day in June 2025. @diogoj_18/Instagram Advertisement 8 The couple had been together for 10 years. @diogoj_18/Instagram Jota and brother Andre Silva, a fellow soccer player, were found dead after Jota's Lamborghini veered off a road in Spain and burst into flames. Jota was 28 and Silva was 26. 'Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,' the club said in a statement on July 3. '… Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. Advertisement 8 The fiery July 2025 crash claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. Getty Images 8 The incident took place in northwest Spain. AFP via Getty Images 'We will continue to provide them with our full support.' The horrific incident occurred in northwestern Spain when the Lamborghini's tire appeared to burst while 'overtaking' another vehicle, investigators said. Advertisement It is unclear who was driving. 8 Diogo Jota with his family @rutecfcardoso14/Instagram 8 Diogo Jota in action for Liverpool in March 2025. AFP via Getty Images The fiery crash took place weeks after Jota and Cardoso tied the knot. In his final Instagram post on July 2, Jota reminisced about the day he and Cardoso would 'never forget.' The couple was joined by their children on the big day, including their infant daughter, who was born in November 2024. 8 Tributes were laid out for Diogo Joto at Anfield in Liverpool, England. Getty Images Advertisement 8 A flower tribute that spelled 'Jota' was seen outside Anfield Stadium. REUTERS Jota and Cardoso had been together for 10 years. The star forward, who scored 65 goals in 182 appearances with Liverpool, helped the club win the Premier League last year. Advertisement In 49 appearances for Portugal's national team, he scored 14 goals and won the UEFA Nations League twice. Jota signed with Liverpool in 2020.
CNN
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Diogo Jota's wife posts ‘forever' tribute to mark one month since wedding
People in sports Relationships UK FacebookTweetLink Rute Cardoso, the wife of Diogo Jota, has paid tribute to her late husband, marking a month since the couple got married. Liverpool and Portugal star Jota died in a car crash in Spain on July 3 at the age of 28 along with his 25-year-old brother André Silva – who was also a professional footballer. In a post on Instagram, Cardoso shared photographs from their wedding day on June 22, along with an emotional message. '1 month since our 'til death do us part,'' she said Tuesday, adding she was 'forever' his. Jota married his long-term partner Cardoso less than two weeks before the crash. The couple had three children together. The soccer world has rallied behind the family since Jota's death. His funeral was attended by many current players, including Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Portugal star Rúben Neves. Cardoso was pictured embracing other mourners as she arrived at the church ahead of the ceremony on July 5. Liverpool, the team Jota was playing for before his death, has since retired his No. 20 shirt. A mural of the star has also been painted on a wall in the city. Jota was a vital part of Liverpool's recent success, lifting the Premier League trophy at the end of last season. He was also part of the Portugal national team which won the Nations League in June this year, having also won the competition in 2019. CNN's Aleks Klosok contributed to this report.
