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Liverpool Advances Jota Memorial Plans Following Community Shield Silence Disruption

These efforts follow calls for respectful remembrance after a Wembley minute’s silence was cut short.

Overview

  • Commissioned sculpture and the retirement of Jota’s No.20 shirt across all levels are being developed in consultation with his family.
  • Floral tributes left at Anfield are being composted or recycled to create a permanent memorial on club grounds.
  • Everton manager David Moyes paid tribute in his first programme notes, saying the brothers’ passing united the city of Liverpool.
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh ended the Community Shield’s minute of silence early after noise from a section of Crystal Palace fans.
  • Arne Slot suggested the interruption lacked malice, while Virgil van Dijk expressed disappointment and no further disruptions have been reported.