Silverware bears a fallen star's name. EA Sports renamed its top FC Pro prize to honor Diogo Jota. The Liverpool forward loved competitive gaming deeply. His family blessed this tribute before the 2026 championship begins.
Paris hosts the finals from July 22 through 27. This event sits within the Esports World Cup schedule. The winner will lift the newly designated trophy first. Jota previously won the 2020 ePremier League Invitational himself.
He founded LUNA Esports to support other players. That org competed in EA titles for years. Monica Dinsmore called him a bridge between sports and gaming. She noted his dedication defined the spirit of FC Pro.
Rute Cardoso expressed deep gratitude for the gesture. She believes future champions will carry his legacy forward. Armando Vale highlighted how much happiness gaming brought Jota. The tribute honors his genuine devotion to the community.
A car accident in Zamora took his life last year. His brother André Silva died in that same crash. They were traveling to England for pre-season training. EA plans to further honor his memory soon.
Paris hosts the finals from July 22 through 27. This event sits within the Esports World Cup schedule. The winner will lift the newly designated trophy first. Jota previously won the 2020 ePremier League Invitational himself.
He founded LUNA Esports to support other players. That org competed in EA titles for years. Monica Dinsmore called him a bridge between sports and gaming. She noted his dedication defined the spirit of FC Pro.
Rute Cardoso expressed deep gratitude for the gesture. She believes future champions will carry his legacy forward. Armando Vale highlighted how much happiness gaming brought Jota. The tribute honors his genuine devotion to the community.
A car accident in Zamora took his life last year. His brother André Silva died in that same crash. They were traveling to England for pre-season training. EA plans to further honor his memory soon.
