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Premier League to Hold League-Wide Tribute for Diogo Jota and His Brother at Season Opener

Clubs will don black armbands with a minute of silence to honor Diogo Jota alongside tributes to his brother as the new season begins.

Los jugadores del Liverpool y del Crystal Palace guardan un minuto de silencio en memoria de Diogo Jota y André Silva antes del duelo por el Community Shield en Londres, el domingo 10 de agosto de 2025. (AP Foto/Dave Shopland)
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Overview

  • Every club will observe a minute of silence before their opening-weekend matches to commemorate the late brothers Diogo Jota and André Silva.
  • Players across the league will wear black armbands and clubs will display shared messages and images on stadium screens.
  • The Premier League consulted Liverpool on the format of the tribute to ensure it aligns with the club’s wishes.
  • The 2025-26 season kicks off on August 15 with Liverpool facing Bournemouth at Anfield.
  • Earlier tributes at the Community Shield included wreaths and a moment of silence, though some Crystal Palace supporters broke the observance, drawing criticism from fellow fans.