Andy Robertson shares heartfelt letter from Diogo Jota's widow ahead of World Cup
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Andy Robertson has shared a letter from Rute Cardoso, the widow of his late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, as he captains Scotland in their World Cup return. Jota tragically passed away in a car accident at the age of 28 last July, a loss that has weighed heavily on Robertson. Ahead of the tournament, Robertson reflected on their shared World Cup aspirations and the bond they formed during their time together at Liverpool. He read the letter as part of a feature on FIFA's social media platforms.
- •Robertson and Jota were close friends while playing at Liverpool.
- •Jota died in a car accident last July.
- •Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time in almost 30 years.
- •Robertson shared Cardoso's letter during a FIFA feature.
- •The letter emphasizes their shared World Cup dreams.
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Diogo Jota’s widow pens moving letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow
- 7:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
- 7:21 AMBBC Sport — 'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
- 8:49 PMThe Guardian Sport — Andy Robertson shares emotional letter from Diogo Jota’s widow
"Scot and Portuguese were close friends at Liverpool ‘The two of you nurtured a World Cup dream’ Andy Robertson has shared an emotional letter from Diogo Jota’s widow as he prepares to lead Scotland at their World Cup return. Robertson and Jota were teammates and close friends at Liverpool before the Portuguese was killed in a car accident, aged just 28, last July. When Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time in almost 30 years, Robertson revealed Jota had featured strongly in his thoughts. The pair had spoken regularly about shared World Cup aspirations. Now, as part of a feature on Fifa’s social media channels, Robertson has read out a letter from Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso. Continue reading...
"Diogo Jota's widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his "heart" when he leads the side out for their opening match in the World Cup on Saturday.Robertson will hope to honour the memory of Jota by becoming the first Scotland skipper to lead the side into the knock-out stages of the finals at the ninth attempt.
"Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:56 AMDiogo Jota’s widow pens moving letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup
Robertson has been urged to carry Jota in his heart as he lives the World Cup dream of his former Liverpool team-mate
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:32 AMJota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow
Diogo Jota's widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his "heart" when he leads the side out for their opening match in the World Cup on Saturday.Robertson will hope to honour the memory of Jota by becoming the first Scotland skipper to lead the side into the knock-out stages of the finals at the ninth attempt.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:21 AM'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 9, 2026, 7:21 AM'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.
- The Guardian SportJun 8, 2026, 8:49 PMAndy Robertson shares emotional letter from Diogo Jota’s widow
Scot and Portuguese were close friends at Liverpool ‘The two of you nurtured a World Cup dream’ Andy Robertson has shared an emotional letter from Diogo Jota’s widow as he prepares to lead Scotland at their World Cup return. Robertson and Jota were teammates and close friends at Liverpool before the Portuguese was killed in a car accident, aged just 28, last July. When Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time in almost 30 years, Robertson revealed Jota had featured strongly in his thoughts. The pair had spoken regularly about shared World Cup aspirations. Now, as part of a feature on Fifa’s social media channels, Robertson has read out a letter from Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso. Continue reading...
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