Portuguese Player Cabral Wears Black Ribbon Tribute Wimbledon After Jota Car Crash

At Wimbledon, Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon during his men's doubles match as a tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash alongside his brother Andre Silva. Wimbledon officials denied Cabral's initial request to wear a black armband but permitted the black ribbon, making a rare exception to the tournament's 148-year-old all-white dress code. Cabral described it as an "honour" to pay tribute to Jota, calling him an inspiration for both himself and Portugal. The tragedy deeply affected the sporting community, with Liverpool fan and British doubles player Neal Skupski also considering wearing a black armband later in the Championships. Jota, 28, had recently married and was a father of three, and his death sent shockwaves through football and tennis circles alike. The All England Club's allowance for the tribute highlighted the significance of Jota's impact beyond football.