Liverpool pay emotional tribute to Diogo Jota
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Liverpool players and fans paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, on Friday at the first competitive match at Anfield since their death last month.
Beyond the floral tributes, banners, silences and songs, it is an empty space within the Anfield dressing room which serves as the most poignant reminder of a tragically lost team-mate as Liverpool begin their Premier League defence on Friday night.
Liverpool and its supporters honored late striker Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, ahead of the club's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Friday.
Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss Diogo Jota’s tragic death, talking through the emotions that will follow Liverpool throughout the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Liverpool dedicated the cover of its match-day program to Jota, who played 123 times for the club, and Silva. All players across the league will wear black arm bands this weekend and will take part in a moment of silence. New signing Hugo Ekitike scored Friday's opening goal and celebrated by paying tribute to Jota.
Luis Diaz paid tribute to Diogo Jota by emulating his celebration after scoring for Bayern Munich in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. The winger has made his first competitive appearance for Bayern