Rute Cardoso, widow of former footballer Fernando Chalana, completed the Porto half marathon for the first time. The race took place recently and marks a personal milestone in Rute Cardoso's life, as she decided to take on this sporting challenge.
Chalana's widow publicly expressed her hope that Diogo Jota, the Portuguese player who plays for Liverpool, would be proud of her. This message reveals the closeness between Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota, who has always shown great admiration and affection for Fernando Chalana.
Diogo Jota grew up in the Lagarteiro neighborhood in Porto, where he was a neighbor and protégé of Fernando Chalana, who passed away in 2022. The Portuguese national team striker has often spoken about the influence Chalana had on his career and personal life, considering him almost like a paternal figure.
