When Portugal’s Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon during his doubles match on Friday, Wimbledon paid tribute to Diogo Jota following his passing.
After the All England Club relaxed its strict all-white dress code to allow tributes to the Portugal forward, Cabral was allowed to wear the ribbon during the second-round game.
In northern Spain, Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva perished in a car crash just before the start of pre-season training.
Jota and Rute Cardoso, who had three children, were married shortly after the accident.
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When Cabral learned the news, he claimed to be driving to Wimbledon and praised Jota as “an idol, such an icon, such a good person.”
“I am aware of what he has gone through, what he has won in his life and career. After losing to Czech duo Petr Nouza and Patrik Rikl with Austrian partner Lucas Miedler, he said, “He’s just very inspiring for me.”
“I just wish his family the best.” I’m hopeful that they can survive because I’m aware of the positive people they are around.
Neal Skupski, a passionate Liverpool fan, had also brought a black armband to his game on Thursday, but he chose not to do so.
Source: Channels TV
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