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A horse rider has died after she fell at a fence during a major eventing competition. Sarah Yorke, 37, could not be saved by medical professionals after the accident at the third fence at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire on Friday. British Eventing confirmed all events due to take place on Saturday was abandoned. Ms Yorke's horse, Mgh Hera, was uninjured after being assessed by the on-site vets and walked back to the stable. British Eventing described the incident as 'a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community' and said there would be a full review of what happened. Chief executive Rosie Williams said: 'On behalf of everyone at British Eventing, I would like to express our deepest condolences to Sarah's family and friends. 'The thoughts of the entire eventing community are with them at this incredibly difficult time.' A spokesperson for British Eventing added: 'We appreciate this is a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community, and we encourage everyone to support one another. 'The British Eventing Support Trust Helpline is available 24/7 on 07780 008877 for anyone who would like to talk to a trained professional.'
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Diogo Jota minute's silence cut short in disrespectful scenes
A small number of Crystal Palace fans disrupted a moment's silence at Wembley Stadium before the Community Shield match. The tribute was held for Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva, who tragically died in a car accident in Spain on 3 July. While most Crystal Palace supporters observed the silence respectfully, a chanting minority prompted boos from Liverpool fans and calls for quiet from other Palace supporters. Liverpool are preparing for the new season without Jota, who was an integral part of their squad, and have paid various tributes to him. Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged the difficult summer for the club following Jota's passing, praising the strength and courage of his players.
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Minute's silence for Diogo Jota cut short at Wembley ahead of Community Shield
Tributes were paid to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota ahead of the Community Shield but the minute's silence at Wembley had to be cut short due to some shouting from a small number of Crystal Palace fans. Reds forward Jota died in a car crash along with his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3 and were honoured with wreaths laid on the pitch and a period of silence before kick-off. The moment was interrupted by a minority of fans from the Palace end, eliciting a strong response at the other end of the pitch, as well as from other Eagles supporters, who tried to silence those not respecting the tribute. Liverpool fans earlier paid respects with a rousing rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' as the wreaths were brought out, raising a white banner reading 'Diogo J' and featuring the forward's image and number 20. Liverpool great Ian Rush, Palace chairman Steve Parish and Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt laid the wreaths in the Liverpool end, as fans from both clubs expressed their respect with a standing ovation as the late siblings' images were displayed on the big screens inside the stadium. Reds boss Arne Slot on Thursday told the FA website he was immensely proud of how his Premier League champions had dealt with the tragedy. He said: 'This summer has been a difficult for everybody connected with the club,' said Slot. 'The passing of Diogo Jota had a big impact on all of us and is something that we are still coming to terms with. 'We cannot imagine the pain that Diogo's family, his wife, children and friends are going through, and the club will continue to give them all the support they can going forward. 'Diogo's passing has had a big impact on us all, but what has been so important has been the love and care shown from the football world, and in particular of course the Liverpool FC community. 'I also want to mention the strength and the courage of my players here. They have found themselves in one of the toughest positions imaginable, but the way they have come together and the way they have conducted themselves, on and off the pitch, is a credit to them and to this football club. We really couldn't have asked more of the boys, and I am extremely proud of them all. 'We will always carry Diogo with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go.'
