Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Friday, July 04, 2025 20:38 / Updated on Saturday, July 5, 2025 00:27
The death of Diogo Jota shocked the entire football breath and beyond. Liverpool's player died from a terrible accident, in Spain, after which his brother, Andre Silva, had the same tragic destiny.
The whole world of football reacted as a result of this shocking event, including Liverpool's great rivals – Everton and Manchester United. This should remind us that life is above any rivalry.
Even other sports were involved, and at Wimbledon the strict rules have changed for the first time in history, at the largest Grand Slam tournament. Tennis players were allowed to wear a black banner on the arm in Jota's memory, considering that all the equipment must be exclusively white, a fact well defined in the dress code.
When rivalry stops
Supporters of Manchester United, Everton and other Premier League rivals have paid tribute to Liverpool's stadium, in memory of Diogo Jota.
The players of Everton, Beto and Youssef Chermiti, along with the club's ambassador, Ian Snodin, went in front of the “Anfield” stadium and paid a last tribute to Diogo Jota, among the applause of the “Cormorani” fans.
Beto, Youssef Chermiti and Ian Snodin have paid a last tribute to Diogo Jota / Photo: Instagram Liverpool
This reminds us of the gesture of Liverpool's supporters, in April 2022, for the Rival of Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese then passed through a tragic event, the loss of one of the children. In the 7th minute of the match, all the supporters on “Anfield” got up, applauded Ronaldo and sang the famous anthem, “You'll Never Walk Alone”, a gesture appreciated by all football breath.
Jota's last goal came right in the match against the local rival, Everton, in the victory with 1-0 of April 2. This success was very important for Liverpool's triumph in the Premier League, the “cormorants” managing to win the title with the number 20 in the first echelon of England this year.
20, magic number at Liverpool
Diogo Jota came to Liverpool in 2020 and took over the number 20. The Portuguese, through its obvious contributions, was an important player for the triumph with the number 20 of the “cormorants” in the first division of England.
Now, Liverpool has decided to immortalize the number 20 in front of the “KOP” lawn, in the memory of the player who has never been withdrawn and has never left the club, has just left this world during his career glory. Even of life. Diogo Jota just married Cardoso routes, his girlfriend since teens, with whom he had three children.
“His name is Diogo” will be heard everywhere on “Anfield”
Liverpool returns to “Anfield” on August 15, in the opening of the new season of Premier League, where he will host the match with Bournemouth. After the minutes of tranquility in the memory of the player who has made a show in recent years, the song dedicated to Diogo Jota will be heard throughout the stadium. And not only during this match, but everywhere. Jota will remain forever in the hearts of supporters, not only on “Anfield”, but on all stadiums.
You'll Never Walk Alone, Diogo!
