"For you D" - Tadej Pogacar honouring late mother of partner Urska Zigart at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025

Tadej Pogacar is one of the standout favourites to take the win at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025 this Sunday afternoon in the Ardennes. If he needs it, the UAE Team Emirates - XRG leader has some extra motivation to ride well today as he honours the late mother of his partner, Urska Zigart.

In a touching tribute to Zigart's mother Darja, Pogacar is riding Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025 with a special message scribbled onto his bib number - "For you D", with a love heart symbol next to the writing. 

Darja Zigart passed away in the days leading up to Liege-Bastogne-Liege back in 2022, and every time he has returned since, Pogacar has always been sure to reference his partner's late mother in some form or fashion. Twelve months ago, after winning the Ardennes Monument for the second time in his career, an emotional Pogacar spoke about Darja in his post-race interview: "It was a very emotional day on the bike for me," the Slovenian said after his victory back in 2024. "My thoughts were always with Urska’s mother. Today, I was riding for her."

Will we see the motivation of riding in Darja Zigart's memory, fire Pogacar to another stunning performance in Liege this afternoon? Only time will tell...