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Pictures: Man United trio show their true colours in classy tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva
Pictures: Man United trio show their true colours in classy tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva Manchester United trio of Ruben Amorim, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot laid flowers on behalf of the club at the Anfield memorial for Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva Earlier this month, Jota and his brother were tragically killed in a devastating car crash in Spain. Advertisement Since news of the accident emerged, the footballing world has been shaken to its core, sparking an outpouring of emotion that has transcended rivalries and united everyone. During Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Preston North End on Sunday, players, staff and supporters of both teams paid tribute to Jota and his brother. Preston skipper Ben Whitman laid a wreath in front of the Liverpool fans. The two sides then took the pitch donning black armbands before a poignant minute of silence. Both Fernandes and Dalot were in attendance for the funerals of Jota and Silva on July 5. United granted the pair extended time away from pre-season training to help them come to terms with the loss of their compatriots. Advertisement The two United stars, together with Jota, were part of the Portugal team that recently lifted the Nations League trophy after overcoming Spain on penalties in the final. Amorim, Fernandes and Dalot pay tribute to Jota and his brother on behalf of United Fernandes and Dalot were accompanied by head coach Amorim to lay a wreath on behalf of United at the Anfield memorial. The three arrived at Anfield on Monday, dressed in all black. Alongside the wreath, they had a card that read, 'Rest in peace Diogo and Andre, with deepest condolences from everyone at Manchester United.' In the aftermath of the tragedy, Fernandes wrote on social media, 'Friend, colleague and companion in a thousand battles.' Advertisement 'It is difficult to understand how it is possible for someone to leave so soon. May you and your brother find the peace you need to look after those you lost so soon and suddenly.' 'My condolences to your entire family.' Dalot's message read 'Devastating… speechless… much strength to the family.' Follow us on Bluesky: @
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3 days ago
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Man Utd lay tribute to Jota and Silva at Anfield
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was joined by players Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot at Anfield to pay tribute to Portuguese compatriots Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on behalf of the Old Trafford and Dalot were international colleagues of Jota, 28, and all part of the Portugal squad that beat Spain to win the Uefa Nations League in and 25-year-old Silva, who was also a footballer, died in a car crash on 3 July in the Spanish province of Fernandes and Dalot laid some flowers among the vast amount of tributes which have been placed outside Anfield."Rest in peace Diogo and Andre," read the message with the wreath. "With deepest condolences from everyone at Manchester United."Liverpool have retired the number 20 shirt worn by Jota across all levels of the club and played their first match since his death when they faced Preston in a pre-season friendly at Deepdale on 13 an emotional game, there were a number of tributes to Jota and Silva, including an impeccably observed period of silence and a rendition of Jota's song.
