Widow of Diogo Jota sends heartfelt letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson

Scotland's captain, Andy Robertson, has received a deeply moving letter from Rute Cardoso, the widow of his close friend and former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota. The letter arrives as Robertson prepares to represent Scotland at the upcoming World Cup in North America.

Cardoso expressed her sincere gratitude to Robertson for the genuine friendship he offered Jota. She recalled their conversations about the shared dream of playing in a World Cup, a dream that tragically eluded both men in their lifetimes. Jota missed the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to injury, and Scotland did not qualify for the tournament.

In her letter, Cardoso assured Robertson that Jota would be with him in spirit during the upcoming World Cup. She emphasized that he would always be in his heart and that no one would be prouder to see Robertson fulfill their shared aspiration. Jota, a player for the Portuguese national team, passed away suddenly in a car accident on July 3 of the previous year, just eleven days after his wedding to Cardoso.

Robertson and Jota shared a strong bond during their time together at Liverpool. Cardoso's letter serves as a poignant tribute to their friendship and a source of emotional support for Robertson as he embarks on the World Cup journey, carrying the memory of his late friend with him.

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Jota, semur liðsfélagi Robertson hjá Liverpool og leikmaður portúgalska landsliðsins, lést skyndilega í bílslysi þann 3. júlí á síðasta ári en hann og Rute gengu í það heilaga ellefu dögum áður en banaslysið átti sér stað.