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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Diogo Jota remembered by Liverpool in emotional tribute at season opener
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Liverpool honoured Dioho Jota with a minute's silence before the kick-off against Bournemouth on Aug 15. – Emotional Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah buried his face in his hands as the Anfield crowd gave a heart-wrenching rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone in tribute to beloved forward Diogo Jota ahead of the English Premier League season-opener on Aug 15, which ended 4-2 to the Reds. The reigning champions honoured the Portugal forward with a minute's silence before the kick-off against Bournemouth , as Jota's death in a car crash alongside his brother Andre Silva in July cast a sombre cloud over the pre-game proceedings. The players stood arm-in-arm with heads bowed, while fans wiped away tears and the words 'Rest in peace Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, you'll never walk alone' were displayed around the pitch. Liverpool manager Arne Slot reflected on how the squad had coped following the death of their teammate. 'The squad is far better than I expected five or six weeks ago,' the Dutchman told Sky Sports before kick-off. 'At the moment in time you feel, will it ever be possible to play again, or will it ever be possible to get them going again? 'But as I said many times, they have conducted themselves so, so well in that period of time, when we first heard the news (about Jota's death) and afterwards. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Over 280 vapes seized, more than 640 people checked by police, HSA in anti-vape raids at nightspots Singapore SPLRT disruption: 28km of cables to be tested during off-service hours; works to end by Aug 23 Singapore First-half GDP boost likely temporary; Republic must stay relevant amid challenges: Chan Chun Sing Life Six-figure sales each durian season: Why S'pore durian sellers are now live selling on TikTok Singapore Airport-bound public bus to be fitted with luggage rack in 3-month trial: LTA Singapore 3 truck drivers injured after chain collision on ECP, including one rescued with hydraulic tools Life Meet the tutors who take O-level exams every year to create a 'war mate' bond with their students Life Pivot or perish: How Singapore restaurants are giving diners what they want 'On both sides, they were great. As human beings but also they understood that they needed to be professional footballers again, so we had to work hard and that is what they started doing.' Jota scarves and banners dotted the crowd, while 'Diogo' shirts dominated those worn by fans pouring into the stadium. Fans in two stands held placards that spelt out 'DJ 20' and 'AS 30' in Portugal's red, green and white colours. Fans in two stands held placards that spelt out 'DJ 20' and 'AS 30' in Portugal's red, green and white colours. PHOTO: REUTERS The Liverpool players will wear a 'Forever 20' emblem on their shirts this season, while the club have retired Jota's No. 20 shirt across all levels of the club, including the women's team and academy, after consultation with Jota's family. After 20 minutes and 20 seconds of the Aug 15 game, the Anfield crowd stood and cheered and sang their Jota song, set to the tune of Creedence Clearwater Revival's Bad Moon Rising. REUTERS
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Anfield pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva at Liverpool vs Bournemouth game; check details
Liverpool Football Club and its fans came together to honour the memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva during the Premier League opener against AFC Bournemouth. The emotional tributes were held in the wake of the brothers' tragic passing in a car accident in northern Spain in July. Before the match kicked off, Anfield observed a minute's silence to commemorate Diogo Jota, aged 28, and Andre Silva, aged 25. The silence was a solemn moment for the Liverpool community to reflect on the loss of two beloved figures. Fans, players, and staff stood together, united in grief and respect. This gesture extended beyond Anfield, with all Premier League matches that weekend holding moments of silence and players wearing black armbands in solidarity. The Kop and Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand became canvases for tributes as supporters unveiled striking mosaics displaying DJ 20 and AS 30. These designs, representing Jota's number 20 shirt and Silva's age, were a powerful visual reminder of their impact. As the mosaics rose, fans sang 'You'll never walk alone,' followed by the chant, 'Oh he wears the number 20,' echoing through the stadium. Liverpool fans make a display in the stands in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before the match before the match. Liverpool's players paid their respects on the pitch, wearing shirts and stadium jackets adorned with a Forever 20 emblem, a tribute that will remain throughout the season. Notably, the club also made the significant decision to retire Jota's number 20 shirt, a move finalized after consultations with Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, and family. T In his programme notes, manager Arne Slot stated, 'We know that this will be a very emotional occasion. The tributes that have been paid throughout the football world, and especially within the LFC community, have been truly special.' He emphasized the club's ongoing support for Jota's family, adding, 'It is important that, as a club, we show that they will always have our love and support as they deal with this most tragic of situations. We are there for them always.' The tributes extended beyond Liverpool, with Jota's former club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, planning their own homage during their season opener against Manchester. On July 3, 2025, Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, lost their lives in a car crash on the A-52 motorway in Zamora, Spain. The accident occurred when the Lamborghini Huracan, reportedly driven by Jota, veered off the road and burst into flames after a rear tire burst during an overtaking maneuver. Jota was on his way to Santander to catch a ferry to the UK, advised against flying due to a recent lung procedure. The crash site, near Cernadilla, showed tire marks and a destroyed guardrail, with the vehicle found charred.
Glasgow Times
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Arne Slot leaves Luis Diaz out of AC Milan friendly due to ongoing speculation
Bayern Munich are understood to have reopened dialogue with the Premier League champions, having had an initial offer of 67.5million euros (£59m) dismissed last week. Liverpool have maintained they do not want to sell the forward – who has also attracted interest from Barcelona – and the Bundesliga champions' bid was way below their own valuation of 100m euro (£87m) for an elite forward in the global market. Bayern Munich have reopened discussions with Liverpool over Luis Diaz (Mike Egerton/PA) Diaz turns 29 in January and has two years left on his current deal but has not yet had an offer of a new contract. 'In Lucho's (Diaz's) situation, there's a lot of rumours around him lately and I cannot go into that,' said Slot. 'He's training really well with us but we have decided for now not to play him yet. 'I'm used to talking to most of my players on a regular basis. I cannot comment much more about that.' Joe Gomez has departed Liverpool's pre-season tour of Asia due to injury, Arne Slot has confirmed. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 26, 2025 Asked whether Diaz wanted to leave, Slot added: 'That is not the person to ask, me.' Striker Darwin Nunez, whose own future appears to lie away from Anfield, and midfielder Wataru Endo missed the game with minor fitness issues. Club-record signing Florian Wirtz made his first start as a false nine, with latest signing Hugo Ekitike left out of the squad, having only arrived on Thursday after completing his arrival in a £79m deal on Wednesday. Slot played two different starting XIs in each half, with midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and left-back Kostas Tsimikas both required to fill a centre-back role after Joe Gomez returned home for treatment on an Achilles injury. Club-record signing Florian Wirtz made his first start for Liverpool (Chan Long Hei/AP) 'We thought it was better to assess it back in England and for him to work on him to come back to the team, probably in more ideal circumstances for him,' added Slot, who denied Gomez's absence left him dangerously-short in the position after selling Jarrell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. 'I don't think we have a concern at centre-back. I think Ryan (Gravenberch) showed today that he can play in that position. He did it last season as well. 'Although we all know we favour him as a number six, Wata (Endo) can play there. Joe Gomez only has a minor injury, he has been good for us last season as well. 'We have enough options left but it's true that Jarell Quansah left and we haven't replaced him yet.' Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo scored the goals for Liverpool, who paid tribute to forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva after their deaths in a car crash earlier this month. Players wore shirts bearing a logo with the Portugal international's name and number and a heart, and Sir Kenny Dalglish laid a wreath in front of supporters who held up a DJ 20 mosaic.
