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Officials from Liverpool's archrival United visited Anfield amid a series of visits to pay tribute to former Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died suddenly.
Liverpool announced on the club's official SNS on the 15th (Korea time) that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, captain Bruno Fernandes, and full-back Diogo Dalot visited a memorial space outside the Liverpool home stadium Anfield in Liverpool, England.
The three are from Portugal, like Jota, and Fernandez, Dalot and Jota were teammates on the Portuguese national football team. In June, they jointly won the European Nations League in the 2024-2025 season.
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On the card delivered by director Amorim with Hwa-han, 'Diogo and Andre, rest in peace. 'Deep condolences on behalf of all Manchester United's composition,' read the words.
The Portuguese daily 'Avola' states that competition pauses in this situation and prioritizes respect. United have shown what respect is through a heartfelt tribute to Jota and Silva.
Jota and Silva died in a car accident on the 3rd. Local media reported 'The car with the Jota brothers on board was overtaking another vehicle when it came off the road with a burst tire and went up in flames," he said of the accident. Jota had three children and was devastated 10 days after she married her wife, making those around her feel even more sorry.
Jota's team Liverpool announced that it would pay the bereaved family a two-year salary, the remaining contract period, and permanently retired their uniform number 20. Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 after playing for Atletico Madrid, Porto and Wolverhampton and played a total of 182 games, helping his team win the Premier League and the FA Cup.
After winning the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, Pedro Netu, a Portuguese player for Chelsea, said "I dedicate this victory to Jota."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
