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Liverpool Football Club and its fans came together to honour the memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva during the Premier League opener against AFC Bournemouth. The emotional tributes were held in the wake of the brothers’ tragic passing in a car accident in northern Spain in July.
A moment of silence
Before the match kicked off, Anfield observed a minute’s silence to commemorate Diogo Jota, aged 28, and Andre Silva, aged 25. The silence was a solemn moment for the Liverpool community to reflect on the loss of two beloved figures.
Fans, players, and staff stood together, united in grief and respect. This gesture extended beyond Anfield, with all Premier League matches that weekend holding moments of silence and players wearing black armbands in solidarity.
Details about special mosaics
The Kop and Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand became canvases for tributes as supporters unveiled striking mosaics displaying DJ 20 and AS 30. These designs, representing Jota’s number 20 shirt and Silva’s age, were a powerful visual reminder of their impact.
As the mosaics rose, fans sang “You’ll never walk alone,” followed by the chant, “Oh he wears the number 20,” echoing through the stadium.
Liverpool’s lasting tribute
Liverpool’s players paid their respects on the pitch, wearing shirts and stadium jackets adorned with a Forever 20 emblem, a tribute that will remain throughout the season.
Notably, the club also made the significant decision to retire Jota’s number 20 shirt, a move finalized after consultations with Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and family. T
In his programme notes, manager Arne Slot stated, “We know that this will be a very emotional occasion. The tributes that have been paid throughout the football world, and especially within the LFC community, have been truly special.”
He emphasized the club’s ongoing support for Jota’s family, adding, “It is important that, as a club, we show that they will always have our love and support as they deal with this most tragic of situations. We are there for them always.”
A wider footballing tribute
The tributes extended beyond Liverpool, with Jota’s former club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, planning their own homage during their season opener against Manchester.
Details about the tragic accident
On July 3, 2025, Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, lost their lives in a car crash on the A-52 motorway in Zamora, Spain. The accident occurred when the Lamborghini Huracan, reportedly driven by Jota, veered off the road and burst into flames after a rear tire burst during an overtaking maneuver.
Jota was on his way to Santander to catch a ferry to the UK, advised against flying due to a recent lung procedure. The crash site, near Cernadilla, showed tire marks and a destroyed guardrail, with the vehicle found charred.
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