AFL pays tribute to Jota by recreating his iconic celebration

The world of sport is still reeling from the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother, who died in a car crash in Spain just days after the footballer's fairytale wedding 💔🚗 . Fans around the world, especially Liverpool fans, are reeling from this devastating loss. Emotions are running high, and Anfield Stadium has become a tribute – filled with flowers, scarves, and tears… 😢

But just when the sadness seems overwhelming, a beautiful gesture emerges, reminding us that sport is more than just competition. During an Australian Football League (AFL) match, Carlton striker Jesse Motlop performed Diogo Jota's famous goal celebration 🙌🔥 after scoring. His hands were folded as if he were playing a game, his gaze downward—just like the Portuguese star did after his goals.

This brief moment touched the hearts of thousands of fans in the stadium and millions in front of the screens 📺❤️ . It was no accident – ​​it was a conscious, emotional tribute to a player who inspired not only with his play, but also with the humility and joy he brought to football.

🎙️ Motlop said after the match: "I didn't know Jota personally, but his passion and energy reached all the way here to Australia. This is my way of saying: thank you and see you soon."

This gesture demonstrates something extraordinary – that football, AFL, basketball, or any sport, has the power to connect people around the world 🌍 . No matter where you play or who you are, the emotion, respect, and remembrance know no bounds.

Diogo Jota passed away too early, but his memory lives on – in the hearts of fans, on the pitch and… in celebrations that say more than a thousand words 🕊️⚽️💫 .