Rute Cardoso writes letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Rute Cardoso, widow of Diogo Jota, penned a letter to Andy Robertson as the Scotland captain prepares for the 2026 World Cup. The letter, part of FIFA’s ‘Letters That Unite’ initiative, encourages Robertson to embody the dreams of Jota, who passed away tragically last year. Cardoso reflected on the friendship between Robertson and Jota and expressed gratitude for Robertson keeping Jota's memory alive. As Scotland gears up for their group stage opening match against Haiti next weekend in Boston, the emotional weight surrounding Jota's legacy will be a focal point for both teams.
- •Rute Cardoso writes to Andy Robertson before 2026 World Cup.
- •Letter encourages Robertson to remember Diogo Jota.
- •Scotland's opening match is against Haiti next weekend.
- •Jota's legacy continues to resonate with Liverpool supporters.
- •Portugal commemorates Jota with '27+1' reference in squad announcement.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'I'm not only playing for me, I'm playing for both of us' - Robertson
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Diogo will be with you’ – Rute Cardoso pens poignant letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup
"Rute Cardoso believes her late husband Diogo Jota will be in former Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson's "thoughts, steps and heart" when he leads Scotland out in their first World Cup since 1998. You will be taking his dream with you too.
"Rute Cardoso – the widow of Diogo Jota – has written a heartfelt letter to Andy Robertson prior to the commencement of the 2026 World Cup.On the night that Scotland qualified for the tournament la...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:48 PM'I'm not only playing for me, I'm playing for both of us' - Robertson
Rute Cardoso believes her late husband Diogo Jota will be in former Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson's "thoughts, steps and heart" when he leads Scotland out in their first World Cup since 1998. You will be taking his dream with you too.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:50 AM‘Diogo will be with you’ – Rute Cardoso pens poignant letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup
Rute Cardoso – the widow of Diogo Jota – has written a heartfelt letter to Andy Robertson prior to the commencement of the 2026 World Cup.On the night that Scotland qualified for the tournament la...
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