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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Singing Diogo Jota tribute at Liverpool friendly was emotional'
The singer who performed the Liverpool anthem as a tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva ahead of the Reds' pre-season friendly at Preston has said it was a "very emotional" and "special" and Liverpool forward Jota and Silva, also a professional footballer, died in a car crash on 3 July in the Spanish province of Rose Maguire sang You'll Never Walk Alone before kick-off at the match, which is Liverpool's first since the two men were killed. She said she "didn't want to look at the fans" as she was performing because she "would have just burst into tears". "Hearing them sing along is something that I will remember for ever," she whose husband is former North End player Sean Maguire, also sang Preston's club anthem, Can't Help Falling In Love With You. Being asked to perform both songs "was probably the scariest phone call I've ever had", Maguire told BBC Radio Lancashire, as she had only prepared to sing PNE's anthem."Then you get told you'll be singing the biggest song ever, You'll Never Walk Alone," she said."The whole weekend in my mum and dad's house I just sang that and the neighbours must have just been pulling their ears out asking 'why is she singing this song over and over again?'."I just wanted to do it justice and have it perfectly sung."As Maguire sang a visibly emotional Preston captain Ben Whiteman laid a wreath in front of the travelling Liverpool away end, filled with flags and scarves commemorating the former Porto and Wolves attacker, loudly sang Jota's song as the players walked out before a minute's she had finished performing and looked around at the crowd and players, Maguire said she felt like she "was going to fall to the floor because of all the nerves and the relief".But "all the messages and comments I've got from fans has just been so overwhelming and I'm just so grateful for them," she added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Sky News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sky News
Liverpool players and fans pay tribute to Diogo Jota at first game since his death
Liverpool players and fans have been paying tribute to Dioga Jota at the Reds' first game since the Portuguese forward died in a car crash with his brother. The Merseyside club's supporters have been holding Jota banners in the stands at the Deepdale Stadium for their side's pre-season friendly away match against Preston. There was a rendition of the club's anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone" while a Preston player laid a wreath in front of the visiting supporters before today's game kicked off at 3pm. Newly-married Jota died alongside his brother Andre Silva, a footballer who played in Portugal's second division with Penafiel, when his Lamborghini crashed in Zamora in northern Spain on 3 July. Liverpool players and supporters were seen in deep reflection during a one-minute silence in memory of the brothers moments before today's game kicked off. Both teams' players are wearing black armbands during the match. Children have been among those paying tribute in the stands with the one boy holding a banner reading: "Forever missed, forever loved, forever remembered, forever our number 20." It is one of many banners paying tribute to Jota, while some fans have been seen wearing T-shirts and scarves featuring the footballer's image. The tributes come after Liverpool retired the number 20 shirt Jota wore at all levels of the club, including the men's and women's first teams and academy squads, in his memory. The match programme for today's game featured a black and white image on the front showing Jota holding the Premier League trophy he won with the Reds in April. Liverpool teammates joined members of Jota's family, including his wife Rute, at a huge memorial site outside Anfield on Friday. Reds manager Arne Slot, who also visited Anfield to pay his respects last week, said in an interview on Liverpool FC's website before today's match: "We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go." He added: "In any moment we are here, we will carry him with us in our thoughts and in our hearts. To retire his shirt is the one thing we could, should and have done... "I think what I take comfort in [is that] in the last month of his life, he was a champion in everything. A champion for his family, which is the main and most important thing, because he got married. "A champion for his country because he won the Nations League, [with] a country that he cared about so much, because he also wore the flag when we had celebrations.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Liverpool braced for hugely emotional fixture against Preston in first game back since tragic Diogo Jota car crash
Liverpool are braced for a hugely emotional afternoon as they play the first game since the car crash that claimed the life of their striker Diogo Jota. When the opening pre-season fixture against Preston was announced, it was anticipated it would be a joyous affair and the first opportunity for fans to see the newly-crowned Premier League champions. The fixture at Deepdale, however, will be a totally different occasion after Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in an accident in Northern Spain on July 3. A minute's silence will be observed before kick-off at 3pm and digital tributes will be displayed on the screen and across pitch side LEDs. Both sets of players will wear black armbands. Preston's team will lay a wreath in front of the away end and You'll Never Walk Alone will be sung ahead of the game for the brothers. Liverpool retired Jota's Number 20 shirt after consulting with his widow, Rute, and his family.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Liverpool legends Kenny Dalglish & Jurgen Klopp lead tributes to fans caught up in parade horror
LIVERPOOL heroes Kenny Dalglish and Jurgen Klopp led tributes yesterday to those caught in the parade day carnage — telling fans You'll Never Walk Alone. Players sent prayers to the 65 people hurt and King Charles praised the city's 'strength of community spirit'. 9 9 9 Meanwhile Princess Anne met emergency workers who treated the victims and was told it was 'very, very fortunate' there were not more major injuries when a car ploughed into scores of people celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title. In a message of support to fans Anfield ace Sir Kenny, who won titles as a player and manager, said the club anthem, You'll Never Walk Alone, 'has never felt more appropriate'. In a statement he said: 'Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened about what happened at the end of the parade. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their families who have been impacted. 'Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.' Ex-manager Klopp, who won the title in 2020, flew from Germany for Monday's parade. He said on social media: 'My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those injured and affected. You'll Never Walk Alone.' Liverpool-born defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said online: My thoughts are with the whole city, especially all affected by yesterday's devastating events. "Hopefully those who were injured will make a full recovery and the city will pull together as it always does.' 'Shock and sadness' Liverpool's fans have endured some of the worst traumas, with Monday's horror coming days after a run to commemorate the 97 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. In a statement the King expressed his deep 'shock and sadness', adding: 'I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.' Four kids among 47 injured after white British man, 53, 'ploughed' car into Liverpool FC parade as cops rule out terror The Prince and Princess of Wales said they were 'deeply saddened' by the events, adding: 'What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy.' Ex-Liverpool star and telly pundit Jamie Carragher posted online: 'Devastating end to the day. Just pray everyone is OK.' Former striker Robbie Fowler wrote: 'Heartbreaking news. Absolutely sickened with what's happened here in Liverpool.' Ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said on Instagram he was 'shocked, sickened and saddened'. He was at Anfield to see his old side lift the Premier League trophy and went on: 'My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people involved and their families.' Club captain Virgil van Dijk said he was 'praying for a speedy recovery' for all those injured, and wrote: 'My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. We are all with you.' 9 9 9 Liverpool FC has postponed a number of internal staff events celebrating their title win. Everton FC also rescheduled a book signing with former star Duncan Ferguson, due to take place yesterday, as a mark of respect. Scouse comedian John Bishop, who attended the parade with his elderly father, posted afterwards: 'Like everyone else, I am shocked and heartbroken about the events at the end of the Liverpool parade. 'My heart goes out to all those affected. Our anthem could not be more appropriate — You'll Never Walk Alone.' Former Brookside actress Jennifer Ellison had been at the event with her husband and three young sons. She posted a heart emoji and wrote: 'Home safe. Never been so terrified. Can't believe we were on the actual road. Praying for all the injured and the families of those. Just traumatic.' Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram said he was hopeful those seriously injured 'pull through very quickly'. He said: 'The actual incident in Water Street will live with those people for all the wrong reasons.' 'Supporting each other' Council leader Liam Robinson, said: 'Liverpool is a city that has a proud history of coming together and supporting each other during challenging times. I've no doubt that will again be the case over the coming days and weeks.' Liverpool FC chief executive Billy Hogan thanked fans who 'helped each other where they could'. Princess Anne visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospital where she met nurses, consultants and paramedics, as well as fire chiefs and football club representatives. She was due in the city to visit Cunard ship the Queen Anne, which arrived on Monday, as part of the shipping line's 185th anniversary celebrations. Marc Lucky, divisional medical director for surgery at Aintree University Hospital, told Anne: 'It's a very good example of resilience and people volunteering.' He said the injuries were not 'major traumas' and went on: 'We were very, very fortunate.' Mr Robinson later thanked the Princess Royal for her visit and said: 'We really appreciate you still coming, because it will mean a lot to the people of the city.' Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visited the scene yesterday and met some of the first responders who helped saved lives. 9 9 9
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Your Liverpool family are behind you'
Liverpool's anthem You'll Never Walk Alone "has never felt more appropriate", Sir Kenny Dalglish has legend Dalglish says he was "shocked, horrified and deeply saddened" by the incident at the end of Monday's parade in the sent his thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted and added: "Your Liverpool family are behind you."Another Liverpool great, ex-defender Jamie Carragher, posted on X, external: "Devastating end to the day. I just pray everyone is OK."Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling - my thoughts are with all those injured or affected."I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident."Liverpool's staff celebrations are understood to have been postponed on Monday because of the incident.
