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According to The Athletic, following discussions between the club and players, it was unanimously agreed that an equal portion of the bonus pool would also be given to the Jota and Silva family. The gesture is expected to total around 500,000 USD (368,000 pounds).Neto, visibly emotional throughout the tournament, honoured his friend during Chelsea's quarter-final win over Palmeiras by wearing a shirt with the brothers' names on it. Several teammates also paid tribute with goal celebrations dedicated to Jota.Our final Club World Cup diary comes from Pedro Neto, who remembers his friend Diogo Jota.— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 12, 2025Liverpool have already announced that they will retire Jota's No. 20 shirt and honour the remaining two years of his contract, while also covering the education costs of his three young children. Wolverhampton Wanderers have planned their own tributes, including a tifo display at Molineux.- Ends
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