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Trent Alexander-Arnold Pays Touching Tribute to 'Very Close Friend' Diogo Jota in Emotional Interview - Liverpool Echo

UNITED STATES, JUL 6 – Trent Alexander-Arnold honored his late friend Diogo Jota during Real Madrid's 3-2 Club World Cup win, dedicating his assist and highlighting football's united support for Jota's family.

  • Both Diogo Jota and his sibling, Andre Silva, tragically lost their lives in a car crash on July 3, 2025, and were buried in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal, on July 5.
  • The football community united in grief, with teammates and friends attending the funeral while Trent Alexander-Arnold missed it due to club commitments in the United States.
  • Having shared the pitch at Liverpool for half a decade, Alexander-Arnold revealed how challenging it was to compete while grieving but dedicated his assist in the Club World Cup quarter-final and the team's success to his close friend Jota.
  • Kylian Mbappé scored a decisive goal for Real Madrid in a 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund, dedicating his celebration to Jota by making a number 20 gesture, Jota's squad number.
  • The events highlighted Jota's impact on teammates and the wider footballing world, showing ongoing emotional support and recognition of his legacy.
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06-07-2025 ✅ Spain. Played together: Real Madrid's new right-back reacted to the death of former Liverpool striker Diogo Jota. According to Trent Alexander-Arnold, the news of the death... ᐉ football news ⚽ on UA-Football

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