Caoimhín Kelleher pays moving tribute to darts and snooker pal Diogo Jota

The devastated Republic of Ireland goalkeeper described his former teammate as one of his closest friends in football.
Caoimhín Kelleher pays moving tribute to darts and snooker pal Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota and Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool during a training session on August 01, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has paid an emotional tribute to former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, who he described as "one of my closest friends in football".

Jota was killed in a car crash on Thursday, along with his brother André Silva.

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