The inaugural FIFA competition saw a representative from all 20 clubs compete, with Jota defeating Leicester City, Sheffield United and Burnley to set up meeting with Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in the final on Saturday. Jota took the honours thanks to a golden goal strike, after a nervy 1-1 in normal time, and was pleased to spread a bit of positivity during what is a tough time for everyone currently.
On a nervy final
“It was very tense. Obviously, the golden goal makes everything harder. You know that you can’t make any mistakes, because you won’t have time to recover.
“It’s a very emotional game, I needed to be very focused because one mistake would cost me the tournament. I’m glad I was the one who scored the goal.”
On facing Alexander-Arnold
“Trent obviously played his part, he was a very good competitor, he was defending really well – stalling the ball when I was about to shoot, almost every part of the game.
“He did a very good game and caused me a lot of problems, but that’s what you expect in the final.
“It’s good to win this kind of tournament. I did my best to represent Wolves and, obviously, all the things involved were very important too.”
On keeping the fans entertained
“We were playing for a good cause, to help the NHS, and give the fans a reason to be entertained. It was something to watch, because it’s hard for everyone, this period that we are living.
“We need to keep the fans busy and I think it was a great idea, with the players getting involved, the fans as well were involved, so it was a great tournament with good organsiation.
“Obviously, to be crowned champions makes everything even better.”
On his FIFA capabilities
“I played quite often as a kid on the PlayStation and FIFA, I always played good. Things I actually do in the pitch, and I know works, I like to try those combinations and those kind of set pieces in the game.
“Normally I play FUT Champions. It’s a weekend league, when you play 30 games during the weekend. That’s what I’m involved in at the moment, I like to play every weekend it’s possible.”
