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Liverpool Honors Diogo Jota With Emotional Tributes in Preseason Opener

Black armbands, a minute of silence and a wreath ceremony at Deepdale marked Liverpool’s 3-1 preseason win in remembrance of Diogo Jota.

Overview

  • Liverpool and Preston North End players wore black armbands and observed a minute of silence before Preston captain Ben Whiteman laid a wreath at Deepdale in honor of Jota and his brother André Silva.
  • In his first public remarks since the crash, manager Arne Slot praised Jota as a “champion” for his family, country and club, reflecting on his recent wedding, Nations League success and Premier League title.
  • Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo scored in the 3-1 victory and replicated Jota’s signature goal celebrations to dedicate their strikes to his memory.
  • The club has retired Jota’s No. 20 jersey across all levels and activated a £7 million support package for his widow and three young children, including funding their education through university.
  • Spanish authorities are continuing a forensic investigation into a suspected tire blowout as they examine fragments and vehicle data from the July 3 crash.