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Followers have been in tears as Liverpool and Preston pay a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva with songs, flags, scarves.
An emotional day with Liverpool enjoying their first sport because the demise of the Liverpool participant and his brother in a automotive crash simply 10 days in the past.
Andre Silva, who was additionally knowledgeable footballer with Portuguese second-tier membership Penafiel, additionally died within the accident, within the Spanish province of Zamora.
Earlier than the pre-season pleasant at Deepdale on Sunday, “You’ll By no means Stroll Alone” was sung, and Preston, together with away supporters, laid wreaths in reminiscence of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
A touching tribute to Diogo Jota earlier than Liverpools pleasant away at Preston immediately.
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— Soccer Away Days (@FBAwayDays) July 13, 2025
His identify is Diogo pic.twitter.com/JMeoiw6mOU
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) July 13, 2025
Data Joat. YOURT. #LFC challenge. ️ pan.ccommune/O6d X Brackages XB
— Asim (@asim_lfc) July 13, 2025
A minute’s silence was impeccably noticed, with tributes proven on the screens and promoting boards across the floor, and gamers from each groups wore black armbands.
Preston distributed a free 16-page commemorative programme with Jota and Silva on the entrance, with it additionally that includes different images, write ups, and plenty of different heartfelt tributes.
The LED screens displayed a message of remembrance. Liverpool introduced the retirement of Jota’s quantity 20 shirt throughout all ranges of the membership, honouring his contributions and private impression.
Preston’s captain Ben Whiteman laid a wreath in entrance of Liverpool followers, and Jota’s chant echoed as the sport started.
We’ll always remember you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IWpvPg9yuR
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 13, 2025
An additional particular You’ll By no means Stroll Alone ❤️
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— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) July 13, 2025
Stephen Warnock (Former Liverpool defender on ITV1): “It was Diogo Jota’s smile, it was one thing that everybody at all times used to speak about. His smile on the soccer pitch was unimaginable.
“He was a really humble particular person. I stay in the identical space and he was at all times signing autographs for youngsters and being accommodating.
“I can’t start to think about how tough that was for the gamers to take heed to You’ll By no means Stroll Alone and the minute’s silence, it could have been extraordinarily tough.
“They’ll need to win one other title in his honour now.”
📸 – The Liverpool followers are prepared for what can be a really emotional second forward of kick off. pic.twitter.com/HxiZatU6SZ
— The Touchline | Soccer Protection (@TouchlineX) July 13, 2025
The entire floor stands as much as honour Diogo Jota on the twentieth minute. What an attractive second. #LFC ❤️🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/ewzWEBix9m
— Asim (@asim_lfc) July 13, 2025
Relaxation in peace, Diogo and André. 🙏#pnefc pic.twitter.com/DJ0q0LDv3x
— Preston North Finish FC (@pnefc) July 13, 2025
The sport itself noticed Liverpool go forward on 33 minutes, courtesy of Conor Bradley, and a few wonderful build-up from Federico Chiesa, who twisted by means of the Preston backline, despatched the ball throughout the field, Dominik Szoboszlai tapped it in the direction of the again put up, and Bradley was there to internet.
Preston practically made it 1-1 simply earlier than half time. An extended throw was despatched into the field however Andrew Hughes sends a header narrowly over the bar.
Liverpool received their second shortly after the second half started, poor from Preston on the again as Darwin Nunez snatched the ball from the ft of a defender, rounded Daniel Iversen and tapped it into the again of the web.
Preston pulled one again due to an amazing header from Liam Lindsay, then Cody Gakpo made it 3-1 to the Reds. Liverpool on the fitting, despatched the ball into the center of the Preston field and Gakpo struck the ball from shut vary. He ended it by doing Diogo Jota’s shark celebration.
Darwin Nunez dedicates his purpose to Diogo Jota ❤️pic.twitter.com/Kt3I5MpxKc
— Males in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 13, 2025
There was an enormous response on social media as Liverpool and Preston pay particular tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva with songs, flags, scarves…
@NFFC_Callum: Completely unimaginable tribute. Basic goosebumps at all times can be a rivalry with Forest and Liverpool however occasions like this idc. Rip Jota and Andre ❤️ Wonderful from Preston and ofc Liverpool #lfc #nffc #pnefc
@dom_33: So happy with this service for Jota. Proud Preston, we’re the gentry ⚽️ #PNEFC
@lcampbell10: Wow, that tribute to Jota & his brother up at Preston North Finish was completely coronary heart breaking however stunning. Had me in tears. The lady who sang Falling in Love with you & Youll by no means stroll alone was good. Thanks Preston ❤️
@conejorojo97_: Tears listening to that girl singing at Preston. She’s doing very effectively + how exhausting it have to be in these circumstances. Thanks.
@GarNob: That was heartbreaking to look at the scenes earlier than Liverpool’s first match since Jota’s demise. First-class from Preston about how they dealt with that.
@neddthomas: Honest play to Preston North Finish, Liverpool and Ben Whiteman… Dealt with that tribute to Diogo Jota completely
@yer_man_himself: Preston have a brand new fan, in me. What an attractive and fashionable tribute, celebration and present of respect from them immediately in honour of Diogo, and Andre. Thanks @pnefc.
@boomgames1974: Fuck is aware of how the gamers are targeted on this sport. I didnt even know Diogo Jota and that i cant deal with WATCHING the sport after these tributes. Respect to @pnefc for doing each Diogo and his brother proud, but additionally for exhibiting that some issues supercede soccer #YNWADiogo
@mercedesgirl69: Complete respect to @pnefc for his or her match day set as much as assist us pay tribute to our Diogo Jota. What an especially stylish and respectful factor to do…thanks and good luck to you for the approaching season. #YNWA #LFC
You will By no means Stroll Alone rings out aroundDeepdale as Preston North Finish lay floral tributesin entrance of the Liverpool followers in reminiscence of Diogo Jotaand his brother Andre Silva 💙 #pnefc #lfc pic.twitter.com/r7H9qdIuRt
— Weblog Preston (@blogpreston) July 13, 2025
Spud bros with the jota tribute 👌#pnefc #LFC pic.twitter.com/GU1c2ofpca
— mark egan (@e4gyyy) July 13, 2025
