Diogo Jota's final interview: Late footballer reveals poignant meaning behind his final Liverpool goal in new documentary filmed just weeks before his tragic death
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Diogo Jota revealed the touching meaning behind his last Liverpool goal in a documentary filmed just weeks before his tragic death in a car crash last month. 

Jota, 28, and his brother, Andre Silva, 25, were killed in the crash, which occurred in northern Spain on July 3. 

Now, the significance of his final goal for the Reds – which saw him score the winner in the most recent Merseyside derby against Everton in April – came to light as Liverpool released a film centred on their 2024-25 title-winning side. 

It saw Jota share how he felt proud to be able to contribute to the team by scoring in such an important game. 

He said: ‘It was a very tough season for me but I was always there fighting and I could help the team that day and I’m proud of what I could still do. 

Former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota revealed the poignant meaning behind what turned out to be his final goal for the club before his tragic death

Former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota revealed the poignant meaning behind what turned out to be his final goal for the club before his tragic death

Jota shared his pride in being able to score for the Reds in the most recent Merseyside derby

Jota shared his pride in being able to score for the Reds in the most recent Merseyside derby

‘It’s hard to describe. That’s the feeling I look for when I play football, that’s why you put all your life and all your efforts to moments like that, moments where you can decide an important game. 

‘As a striker the best way is to score a goal, it is worth it to keep going and searching for moments like that. You just feel amazing. 

‘I could help the team that day and we just built on the momentum from there. In the end you can say that was a decisive week.’ 

The former Liverpool and Wolves forward elaborated on how proud he felt to have lifted a Premier League title – after fulfilling his childhood dream of playing in of the world’s top leagues. 

He added: ‘It is something I could not even dream as a kid, I wanted to play in the Premier League but I could never imagine to win it,’ he said.

‘Pictures that will be shown forever. It is a remarkable achievement for a small guy that came from Gondomar, where I had this dream. 

‘Finally we did it. But it is a moment I will cherish forever like I said because it’s a remarkable achievement.’

Following his death, Liverpool announced that Jota will be forever remembered outside Anifeld with a permanent sculpture.

Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, 25, were killed in the crash, which occurred in northern Spain on July 3

Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, 25, were killed in the crash, which occurred in northern Spain on July 3

Supporters paid tribute to Jota in Liverpool's 3-1 friendly victory at Preston North End - which came 10 days after his passing

Supporters paid tribute to Jota in Liverpool’s 3-1 friendly victory at Preston North End – which came 10 days after his passing

A mural of Jota and his brother Andre Silva was created by street artist Paul Curtis in Liverpool

The design has not yet been decided and it will be joined by floral tributes in all club sites including the training ground and women’s team HQ.

There will also be a ‘Forever 20’ emblem printed on the new Liverpool kits which are set to be released on August 1 by adidas. This will remain in place all season.

Furthermore, if supporters want to get the name Diogo J and number 20 on the back of their new shirts, all profits from the printing will go to the LFC Foundation.

The foundation has committed to creating a grassroots football programme in Diogo’s name.

The main commemoration will be a special fan mosaic and minute’s silence on the first home Premier League game of the season when the champions take on Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15.

Jota has also been inducted into Wolves’ hall of fame, with some of the floral tributes to him due to be displayed at the Wolves Museum in a permanent tribute. 

Wolves are planning further tributes ahead of their opening game of the Premier League season at home to Manchester City this weekend.

A moving tifo will be displayed in the South Bank at Molineux, with fan mosaics also on show.

Jota made 131 appearances for Wolves and scored 44 goals during a three-year spell at the club

Jota made 131 appearances for Wolves and scored 44 goals during a three-year spell at the club

Fans left flowers, scarves and shirts in droves outside Molineux in tribute to their former star following his death aged 28 in a car crash in Spain earlier this month

Fans left flowers, scarves and shirts in droves outside Molineux in tribute to their former star following his death aged 28 in a car crash in Spain earlier this month

Wolves have also revealed plans to install a permanent memorial in tribute to Jota

Wolves have also revealed plans to install a permanent memorial in tribute to Jota

Jota’s favourite song, Fields of Gold by Sting, will be played over the speakers just before kick off.

The club will also produce a commemorative 100-page programme for the fixture.

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