FA Discussing Community Shield Tribute for Liverpool's Diogo Jota
The heartache still hangs heavy over Anfield. Diogo Jota, the relentless forward who became a fan favourite with his sharp movement and quiet steel, has tragically passed away. Alongside his brother, André Silva, Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain earlier this week. The impact on Liverpool Football Club and the wider footballing community has been profound.
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Now, as the shock begins to settle into grief, the Football Association is expected to consult with Liverpool about a tribute during the upcoming FA Community Shield at Wembley.
Community Shield Set to Honour Jota's Legacy
Scheduled for August 10, the FA Community Shield will mark the beginning of a new season, but this year's curtain-raiser will carry a very different tone. According to a BBC report, the FA is in dialogue with Liverpool over how best to honour Jota during the occasion.
It's a gesture that reflects just how deeply the Portugal international was respected. Whether it was through a moment of silence, a commemorative display, or the wearing of black armbands, the intention is clear — to pay proper respects to a man who left everything on the pitch and was taken far too soon.
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Tragedy on Spanish Roads
The crash that claimed the lives of Diogo and André occurred at around 12:30 AM local time on the A-52 motorway near Zamora, in the municipality of Cernadilla. The brothers were in a Lamborghini when, according to Spanish police, the vehicle veered off the road after a suspected tyre blowout while overtaking.
André Silva, 25, was a professional footballer with Penafiel in Portugal's second tier. The footballing world has mourned the loss of both men, with tributes pouring in from across Europe and beyond. At the UEFA Women's European Championship clash between Spain and Portugal, a minute of silence was observed before kick-off on Thursday evening.
Salah's Moving Tribute
Among those mourning most deeply are Jota's Liverpool teammates. Mohamed Salah, who has shared a frontline with Jota over the past few seasons, posted an emotional tribute on social media:
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'I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break.'
'Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back.'
'My thoughts are with his wife, his children, and of course his parents who suddenly lost their children.'
'Those close to Diogo and his brother Andre need all the support they can get. They will never be forgotten.'
That final line cuts deep, because it's true. They won't be forgotten. Diogo Jota gave Liverpool his best years, delivering goals and graft without ever asking for the spotlight. Whatever tribute is agreed for Wembley, it will be about more than football. It will be about the life, the loss, and the love from a club and city that will always call him one of their own.
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