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- ITV News
Premier League matches to be preceded by silence in memory of Diogo Jota
A moment's silence will be observed at all top-flight matches this weekend in memory of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, the Premier League has confirmed. The league has spoken to Liverpool about the most appropriate way to remember the Portuguese star, who was killed in a car crash alongside his brother on July 3 in Spain. As well as a period of silence prior to kick-off in the matches, players of all clubs will be given black armbands while messaging and imagery will be shared with clubs for them to use on big screens. Tributes were paid to the brothers prior to last Sunday's Community Shield between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Wembley, with wreaths laid on the pitch and a period of silence before kick-off. A minority of Eagles fans broke the silence, 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. Reds head coach Arne Slot said: 'I don't think this was planned, or that this was the idea of the fan that made some noise. Maybe he wasn't aware of the fact that it was the minute of silence. 'He was just still happy and tried to cheer for his team. And I think then the fans of Palace were trying to calm that person or those persons down, so I don't think he had a bad intention, the guy or people that made noise. 'They tried to calm him down, but that was a bit noisy as well. And then our fans reacted, 'Hey, what's happening here?'. 'So I don't think there's a bad intention to it, because the fans of Crystal Palace and everywhere around the world have paid huge respect to Diogo and Andre and this was, I think, unlucky or, I can't find the right words, but I don't think there was a bad intention in it.' Liverpool fans earlier paid their 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. The club's record goalscorer Ian Rush, Palace chairman Steve Parish and Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt laid the wreaths in the Liverpool end as fans from both sides showed their respect with a standing ovation as the siblings' images were displayed on the big screens inside the stadium. Liverpool have retired Jota's number 20 shirt in tribute to the player.
The Independent
22 minutes ago
- The Independent
Travis Kelce on what he thinks led to his recent NFL decline
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has admitted his on-field performance has not met his usual standards over the past two seasons. He attributes this decline to his burgeoning off-field commitments and increased public profile, including his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift. Kelce's non-football activities include acting cameos in films and television shows, and co-hosting the popular "New Heights" podcast. His statistics reflect this dip, with his streak of seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons broken and his lowest yardage total since 2014 last season. Despite the decline, Kelce expressed strong motivation to improve his performance for his team in the upcoming season.
The Independent
22 minutes ago
- The Independent
Travis Kelce reflects on how past two NFL seasons ‘haven't been to my standard'
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has candidly admitted that his performance on the field has not met his usual high standards over the past two seasons, attributing the dip to his burgeoning off-field commitments and increased public profile. The tight end, whose life has been under an intense spotlight since his highly publicized relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, has also ventured into acting with various cameos in films and television shows. Furthermore, the 35-year-old has kept busy co-hosting the popular "New Heights" podcast with his brother, Jason. A certain future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Kelce told GQ in a recent cover story that these pursuits have indeed impacted his play. "I think it might have slipped a little bit because I did have a little bit more focus in trying to set myself up. And opportunities came up where I was excited to venture into a new world of acting and being an entertainer," he explained. He added: "I don't say this as 'I shouldn't have done it.' I'm just saying that my work ethic is such that I have so much pride in how I do things that I never want the product to tail off, and I feel like these past two years haven't been to my standard." Kelce's statistics, while still impressive, reflect this sentiment. He posted seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons between 2016 and 2022, a streak that has now been broken in the last two years. Last season, the four-time first-team All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowl selection recorded 97 receptions for 823 yards – his lowest yardage total since 2014 – and just three touchdown catches, a significant drop from his career-high of 12 in 2022. Looking ahead, Kelce is determined to reverse the trend. "I just have such a motivation to show up this year for my guys," he stated. He will have that opportunity when the Chiefs open their season at home against the Los Angeles Chargers on 5 September.
