We use analytics to improve Pollar and, with your consent, the Meta pixel to measure sign-ups and purchases that come from our ads. You can change this anytime in Settings. Privacy policy

Search⌘K
HomeFor YouLiveBriefAsk
MapMarketsThreadsSoundsFilms
DomesticGeopoliticsEconomySocietyScience & TechInfrastructureSportCultureLifestyle
Support PollarNotifications
PrivacyNewsroom
Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota

Portuguese association football player (1996-2025)

View on Wikipedia

Photo: Timmy96, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)

  • Sep 13

    Ronaldo calls for stadium bans after fans chant Diogo Jota's name at Ruben Neves in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi football authorities opened an investigation after Al-Taawoun supporters directed chants referencing the late Diogo Jota at Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves during a 6-0 league match in Buraidah.

  • Jun 14

    Portugal carries Diogo Jota's memory into World Cup and braces for Congo opener amid heat concerns

    The Portuguese squad, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, will wear wristbands bearing Diogo Jota's name when it opens its 2026 World Cup against DR Congo on 17 June in Houston.

  • May 30

    Liverpool Sack Arne Slot After Disappointing Fifth-Place Finish, Eye Bournemouth's Iraola as Successor

    Liverpool FC have parted ways with manager Arne Slot just one year after he led the club to a record-equalling 20th league title, following a season marred by fan discontent and a fifth-place finish.

Reader-supported

Free to read, and staying that way

Members read the brief without a sponsor. Membership keeps Pollar independent.

from$29.99/yr

Support Pollar
Membership

Members don't see this panel.

  • Supporter$29.99/yr
  • Founder$69.99/yr
Support Pollar

Today’s Brief

A parent stops the Bend attacker

Trump pauses Russia sanctions to ease diesel-price pressure

Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a Russia sanctions package that Congress passed in September and that was due to take effect within days. The waiver came as the White House sought lower diesel prices before the 3 November midterm elections.

Read the Brief

Live now

All live coverage
  • Tanker hits naval mine in Strait of Hormuz

    An oil supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and an onboard fire, Iranian state media reports.

  • Malibu Bryson Fire evacuations

    The Bryson Fire reaches 147 acres at 17% containment near Malibu as firefighters battle the flames from ground and air, local authorities say.

In the spotlight

All threads

European Union · Updated 3m ago

The Green Deal under revision

One Commission decision on Italian energy measures and confirmation of an already-recorded Franco-German car-target position; no new formal proposal.

ContactSend feedbackNewspaperPublisher and newsroom
HomeBriefLiveThreadsSearch