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Daily Mail
22 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Fans CUT SHORT minute's silence in tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at Wembley
There were disappointing scenes as a small group of fans failed to observe the minute's silence in memory of Diogo Jota ahead of Sunday's Community Shield final. On July 3, Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, died when their car crashed in the early hours in northern Spain. The 28-year-old forward had recently married his childhood sweetheart at a ceremony in his native Portugal following a campaign culminating in trophy-winning successes for both club and country. Premier League champions Liverpool faced FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the traditional season curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday afternoon and there was no doubt that the occasion would be used to pay tribute to Jota.. The fixture is usually a joyous occasion for the two teams taking part but there was no doubt that there was a cloud of sadness hanging over the Home of Football ahead of kick-off. Reds legend Ian Rush and Palace chairman Steve Parish were seen laying wreaths on the side of the pitch in memory of the two brothers. The Liverpool half of the stadium was awashof banners and flags dedicated to Jota while TNT Sports cameras even spotted a Palace fan with his name on his shirt. Both sets of players made their way onto the pitch a minute's silence followed before the game got underway. And it quickly became clear that some inside the ground were not observing it properly. The muttering of noise was then met with boos from the Liverpool fans before they then turned to applause, the minute's silence cut short. The tributes followed those which took place at Anfield on Monday as Liverpool played their first matches at their home ground since the tragic event. Anfield was charged with emotion as Liverpool fans and club legends paid their respects to Jota and his brother ahead of two matches against Athletic Bilbao. Reds legend Phil Thompson and Bilbao president Jon Uriarte laid wreaths on the pitch, in front of the Kop. The billboard around the pitch read, 'Rest in peace Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, You'll Never Walk Alone', while supporters chanted Jota's name when Thompson and Uriate walked onto the field. The chorus began again at the start of the match. The crowd also held up flags and banners to remember Jota and stood to applaud - alongside both teams - in the 20th minute, a nod to the forward's shirt number. The front cover of the matchday programme was adorned with photos of Jota celebrating goals and the words, 'Diogo Jota, forever our number 20'. It contained a number of emotional tributes, including an obituary titled 'Forever our No 20'. The siblings were also honoured before pre-season matches against Preston North End, AC Milan and Yokohama FM. After the incident Liverpool announced that Jota's No 20 would be immediately retired for all levels following consultation with his widow and his family. There is also a 'Forever 20' emblem printed on Liverpool's new kits, which made its first appearance against Bilbao. It will remain in place all season. Plans are underway for a permanent memorial scultpure at Anfield while floral wreaths will be laid before the Reds' Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 15. After joining from Wolves in 2020, Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club, helping them to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
The Independent
23 minutes ago
- The Independent
Crystal Palace fans disrupt silence for Liverpool's Diogo Jota before Community Shield at Wembley
A small number of Crystal Palace fans disrupted a moment's silence at Wembley on Sunday observed before kick-off at the Community Shield i n tribute to Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva. The brothers died on 3 July in a car accident in Zamora, Spain after a suspected tyre blowout. The tragedy occurred only 11 days after Jota, a 28-year-old father of three, had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso. While the majority of Palace fans stood and respectfully observed the silence, a small group could be heard chanting 'Eagles'. Other Palace supporters urged them to be quiet and Liverpool fans at the other end of the stadium booed, before the referee blew his whistle to signal the end of the tribute. Liverpool are preparing to go into the new season without Jota, who had been an integral part of the squad. Their first game of the summer was an emotional win over Preston North End where fans chanted Jota's name throughout. There was also a moving performance of You'll Never Walk Alone by Claudia Rose Maguire, wife of former Preston player Sean Maguire, before kick-off. At Wembley, Liverpool fans waved a banner displaying Jota holding the Premier League trophy with his shirt number, 20, which has since been retired by the club. Ahead of the Community Shield, manager Arne Slot had told the FA website: '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.'
BBC News
23 minutes ago
- BBC News
Goalscorers embody fresh start at Carlisle
Carlisle United head coach Mark Hughes says the two goalscorers in their opening-day win at Woking represent a new start for the Luke Armstrong and midfielder Ethan Robson both spent time out on loan in the second half of last Hughes has welcomed them back into the fold and their second-half goals got Carlisle off to the perfect start in the National League."A lot of lads have come back into the fold and made a statement and said, 'Listen, I really want to be part of what we're doing'," Hughes told BBC Radio Cumbria."Credit to them, you could very easily think your future is elsewhere but they have got their head down and maybe think differently." This is Carlisle's first season in the National League for 20 years following relegation from League Two and Hughes believes there is a clean slate, and a fresh approach from all, at Brunton Park."It was a difficult time for everyone at the club, but guys have come back, set their stall out and tried to get in the squad," he said."I'm pleased I'm seeing that as it shows there's a real energy in the group and a willingness to work hard for the shirt."
