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Wolves pay tribute to Jota and Silva ahead of Celta Vigo friendly

Wolves honour Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva with a minute of silence and floral tributes before a pre-season match at Molineux; Jota’s legacy is celebrated through memorials and a commemorative programme.

August 10, 2025 at 07:50 AM
blur Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva ahead of friendly against Celta Vigo at Molineux

Wolves honour Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva with tributes before a pre-season match with Celta Vigo at Molineux.

Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva at Molineux ahead of Celta Vigo friendly

Wolves held a minute of silence and floral tributes for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before their pre-season friendly with Celta Vigo at Molineux. Jota joined on loan in 2017 and signed permanently the following year, going on to make 131 appearances, scoring 44 goals and providing 19 assists. He helped Wolves win the Championship title in the 2017-18 season and later played in the Premier League before moving to Liverpool. The match ended with Celta Vigo winning 1-0, Pablo Duran scoring the only goal.

Key Takeaways

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Jota’s passing profoundly affects the club and its supporters
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Tributes include a minute of silence and floral displays
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Jota is remembered for his 131 Wolves appearances and 44 goals
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Jota’s Hall of Fame induction ties memory to the club’s archives
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Commemorative programme and museum displays extend the tribute
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Upcoming league opening game will carry forward the emotional context
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The event highlights how clubs pair sport with communal mourning

"Memories last longer than the scoreline"

standalone reflection on the tributes

"Jota's name lives on in the museum and the stands"

acknowledgment of lasting legacy

"The club turns grief into a shared moment for fans"

editorial insight on community impact

"A commemorative programme opens a window into the club's history"

fact tied to tributes

The tribute shows how football clubs create memory spaces around players who leave the field but stay in the club’s story. It reflects a broader trend of using matchdays to honor legacy and support fans in shared grief. The club’s plan for a moving tifo, fan mosaics, and a commemorative programme signals an effort to turn mourning into a lasting part of Wolves’ identity.

Highlights

  • Memories last longer than the scoreline
  • This field turns grief into a shared moment
  • Jota's name lives on in the museum and the stands
  • A tribute that binds a club to its fans and history

Memory stays with the club as it looks to a season of football and reflection

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