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Gulf Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Wolves' fans put up an emotional tifo for late star Diogo Jota
Wolverhampton Wanderers turned Molineux into a scene of raw emotion on Saturday, paying an unforgettable tribute to former forward Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain earlier this summer along with his brother, André Silva. Before kick-off, Wolves fans unveiled a spectacular pre-match tifo portraying Jota mid-celebration, accompanied by the words 'We'll remember you when you walk in fields of gold'—a poignant reference to his favourite Sting song, which also played through the stadium. The powerful moment brought his grieving family, present in the stands, to tears. The moving occasion was marked by a minute's silence ahead of the game, followed in the 18th minute—symbolising Jota's former squad number—by a thunderous round of applause that swept across the ground. Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, attended alongside his parents, while former Wolves captain Rúben Neves and Portugal manager Roberto Martínez also joined the tribute, underlining the deep impact of his passing across the football community. Jota's legacy at Molineux remains immense. Between 2017 and 2020, he scored 44 goals in 131 appearances, helping Wolves secure promotion to the Premier League, achieve back-to-back seventh-place finishes, and enjoy a memorable Europa League campaign. His success at Wolves paved the way for a £41 million transfer to Liverpool, where he continued to shine and add trophies to his career. Fans filled the South Bank with banners, murals, and chants in his honour, while supporter groups have already begun crowdfunding to install permanent memorials around the stadium. As Fields of Gold rang out across Molineux, the atmosphere captured both the heartbreak of his loss and the enduring love of the Wolves faithful for one of their modern icons.
India Today
18 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Watch: Wolves' emotional tifo tribute for Diogo Jota leaves his family in tears
Wolverhampton Wanderers turned Molineux into a sea of emotion on Saturday as they honoured Diogo Jota with a breathtaking pre-match tifo, bringing his grieving family to tears in the late forward, who tragically lost his life in a car accident in Spain earlier this summer along with his brother Andre Silva, was immortalised by Wolves fans with a huge display showing him in full celebration mode. The banner carried the line 'We'll remember you when you walk in fields of gold,' a heartfelt nod to Jota's favourite Sting track, which also echoed through the the video:Diogo left an everlasting impression on our club and our city, giving us memories to last a we came together to honour his life, and that of his brother Andr.'' .' Wolves (@Wolves) August 16, 2025As reported by Yahoo News, Wolves left no stone unturned in ensuring their first home game since the tragedy paid fitting tribute to one of their modern heroes. The stadium observed a minute's silence before kick-off, and in the 18th minute – matching Jota's old squad number – the crowd erupted into applause that rolled across the terraces. Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, attended the tribute at Molineux alongside his parents. The occasion also drew former Wolves captain Ruben Neves and Portugal coach Roberto Martinez, reflecting how deeply his passing has touched the football Portuguese forward carved out his legend at Wolves between 2017 and 2020, smashing 44 goals in 131 appearances and helping the club win promotion, secure two consecutive seventh-placed finishes, and embark on a Europa League adventure. His rise at Molineux eventually earned him a 41 million move to Liverpool, where he continued to thrive and lift South Bank was plastered with banners, murals, and chants in his honour, with one fan group even crowdfunding permanent displays for him around the ground. As Fields of Gold rang out, Jota's family and supporters alike couldn't hold back tears.- Ends
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge Brit rocker forced to cancel performance amid ‘dangerous' safety concerns
Fans are gutted over the cancellation, but understand why AN iconic British rocker has been forced to cancel a performance amid safety concerns. Sting, who crooned the hit Fields of Gold, 73, cancelled his performance in Italy amid "dangerous" weather conditions. 3 Sting was forced to cancel one of his recent European gigs Credit: Getty 3 The Fields of Gold singer left his fans devastated by the news Credit: Getty His cancelled show comes six months after he was forced to pull out of several upcoming shows after it was revealed he had fallen ill. Sting was due perform in Parco Ragazzi del '99, a park in Bassano del Grappa, a city in North East Italy, as part of his Sting 3.0 tour. The performance was due to take place on Sunday, but due to bad weather conditions, the Mayor advised that the event should be postponed. With weather proving to be an issue, a warning for a severe thunderstorm threw Sting's performance into chaos. Read More about Sting STING'S MESSAGE Sting reveals health update after cancelling 4 gigs and leaving fans gutted On Sunday, the temperature was 27 degrees but a severe thunderstorm had been predicted for the afternoon. There was a possibility of "lightning and extremely high winds", which made up the minds of the organisers. Organisers of the gig were concerned, with heavy thunderstorms still expected Monday through to Tuesday. Sting took to social media to share the sad news of his gig's cancellation with fans. "The mayor of Bassano del Grappa wisely said it would have been too dangerous for the performance to take place with the possibility of lightning and extremely high winds last night," he said. "The safety of my audience, band and crew is paramount. Sting's son joins the police and says he has landed his dream job "I promise we will return as soon as we can," Sting concluded. Though his fans were devastated, they understood and praised that he put "safety first". "Last night we were very sad but the weather was terrible and safety is the first thing.. we wait for you soon," commented one. Another said: "Safety for you, your band and for us. We're waiting for you next time!!!" "It was heartbreaking, but you're right, safety first. Can't wait to see you live someday," added a third. A fourth then wrote: "I was so looking forward to the concert, hopefully it can be re-organised soon!" And a fifth said: "Better safe than sorry. Always. Thank you for looking after everyone." Back in January, Sting was forced to pull out of a performance on doctor's orders. "On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday," a statement read at the start of the year. It went on to reveal that he would also "postpone his STING 3.0 concerts in Phoenix, AZ (originally scheduled for January 24) to June 1 and Wheatland, CA (originally scheduled for January 26) to May 28 as well as his performance at the Cherrytree Music Company's 20th anniversary, now taking place May 29". The statement went on to say: "Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honoured on the new dates. "Sting sincerely apologises for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding."
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Huge Brit rocker forced to cancel performance amid ‘dangerous' safety concerns
AN iconic British rocker has been forced to cancel a performance amid safety concerns. Sting, who crooned the hit Fields of Gold, 73, cancelled his performance in Italy amid "dangerous" weather conditions. 3 Sting was forced to cancel one of his recent European gigs Credit: Getty 3 The Fields of Gold singer left his fans devastated by the news Credit: Getty His cancelled show comes six months after he was The performance was due to take place on Sunday, but due to bad weather conditions, the Mayor advised that the event should be postponed. With weather proving to be an issue, a warning for a severe thunderstorm threw Sting's performance into chaos. Read More about Sting On Sunday, the temperature was 27 degrees but a severe thunderstorm had been predicted for the afternoon. There was a possibility of "lightning and extremely high winds", which made up the minds of the organisers. Organisers of the gig were concerned, with heavy thunderstorms still expected Monday through to Tuesday. Sting took to social media to share the sad news of his gig's cancellation with fans. Most read in Celebrity "The mayor of Bassano del Grappa wisely said it would have been too dangerous for the performance to take place with the possibility of lightning and extremely high winds last night," he said. "The safety of my audience, band and crew is paramount. Sting's son joins the police and says he has landed his dream job "I promise we will return as soon as we can," Sting concluded. Though his fans were devastated, they understood and praised that he put "safety first". "Last night we were very sad but the weather was terrible and safety is the first thing.. we wait for you soon," commented one. Another said: "Safety for you, your band and for us. We're waiting for you next time!!!" "It was heartbreaking, but you're right, safety first. Can't wait to see you live someday," added a third. A fourth then wrote: "I was so looking forward to the concert, hopefully it can be re-organised soon!" And a fifth said: "Better safe than sorry. Always. Thank you for looking after everyone." Back in January, Sting was forced to pull out of a performance on doctor's orders. "On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday," a statement read at the start of the year. It went on to reveal that he would also "postpone his STING 3.0 concerts in Phoenix, AZ (originally scheduled for January 24) to June 1 and Wheatland, CA (originally scheduled for January 26) to May 28 as well as his performance at the Cherrytree Music Company's 20th anniversary, now taking place May 29". The statement went on to say: "Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honoured on the new dates. "Sting sincerely apologises for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding." 3 Sting was forced to cancel shows earlier this year after he had fallen ill Credit: Getty
Wales Online
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Sting at Cardiff Castle: Rocker's touching tribute to father as he returns to land of song
Sting paid a touching tribute to his late father as he rolled back the years with a performance full of his career's biggest hits in front of a packed Cardiff Castle crowd. Walking onto the stage about 15 minutes ahead of schedule, wearing skinny black jeans, a printed t-shirt and sparkling bracelets, the former The Police frontman proved that, even at the age of 73, he had not slowed down at all, opening with a rousing rendition of Message In A Bottle that set the tone for the evening. Addressing the crowd, the Wallsend rocker, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, recalled how he had performed at the historic venue two years ago in 2023, describing Wales as the 'land of song'. This time, returning with his Sting 3.0 tour, he came armed with a set full of classics, including the much-loved Englishman In New York, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Fields of Gold and Every Breath You Take. But it was his performance of his 1978 The Police hit Can't Stand Losing You which received the most passionate response by the rocker's Welsh following, which he acknowledged: 'You probably know this one better than me'. (Image: Getty Images) His engagement with the crowd was great throughout, at one point joking: 'We are in Cardiff. You guys can sing, I know that.' The most poignant moment of the evening was when Sting dedicated Why Should I Cry For You? to his late father, recalling how he would tell him 'son, go see the world'. 'This is a song for my daddy,' he told the crowd. (Image: Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images) The star also made sure to recognise the work of those behind him, stating 'a band is only as good as the drummer'. He described one drum solo from Chris Maas as his favourite part of the set as he just 'gets to listen to the drummer playing the songs.' Saving one of his best until last, he sent the crowd home happy by performing Roxanne during his encore, before finishing on Fragile. Sting's performance in Cardiff proved what a timeless performer he is, now four decades into his music career. He has a timeless classic voice which is undeniable, and the mix of young and old in the crowd shows that despite his advancing years, his performances and songs have transcended generations. Sting heads to Luxembourg on Tuesday and will then perform around Europe, but he will be back in the UK at Latitude Festival on Friday, July 25. You can see his full touring schedule by clicking here.
