US EditionRaul Jimenez Pays Three Tributes to Diogo Jota as Former Liverpool Star Recreates Gesture - Liverpool Echo
- In the 27th minute, Mexico's Raul Jimenez scored an equalizer and paid tribute to Diogo Jota by displaying his jersey and mimicking Jota's video game celebration.
- Following Jota's fatal crash in Spain, Jimenez paid tribute by wearing his former Wolves teammate's jersey and mimicking his celebration during the Gold Cup final.
- Stars like Dembele and Mbappe mimicked Jota's video game celebration in global tributes, reflecting his influence across leagues and fan communities.
- Immediately following his equalizer and tribute, the football world united in an outpouring of support—from moments of silence before kickoffs to black armbands on pitches and at Wimbledon.
- Following the Gold Cup, Jimenez will rejoin Fulham for preseason, with the upcoming season expected to be emotionally charged for Merseyside clubs.
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Raul Jimenez wears Diogo Jota shirt in emotional tribute then copies celebration
RAUL JIMENEZ paid tribute to his former Wolves team-mate Diogo Jota as Mexico won the Gold Cup on Sunday. The football world remains shaken by the tragic deaths of Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, last week. RedditRaul Jimenez wore a shirt with Diogo Jota’s name and number on the back as he came out for the Gold Cup final with Mexico[/caption] ReutersJimenez and Jota were teammates at Wolves for two years[/caption] GettyJota and his br…
Raul Gimenez won the Gold Cup against the United States on Sunday (2-1). A success and a goal he dedicated to his former team-mate Diogo Jota, who disappeared on Thursday in a road accident.
The Mexican striker matched the score against the U.S. and paid tribute to his deceased ex-partner
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