4 h. ago Why Diogo Jota was football's nice guy: Tragic Liverpool star supported a struggling fan, gave away thousands of pounds to his team

The football world has been united in mourning for the late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva, after the pair tragically passed away last week.

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7 h. ago Liverpool fans mourning Diogo Jota's death shouldn't feel guilty about Preston game

MAC OF THE NET COLUMN: Grief affects us all differently but Liverpool fans mourning the tragic loss of Diogo Jota shouldn't feel guilty about enjoying watching their team play against Preston

Sport

8 h. ago Liverpool’s mourning players prepare to honour Diogo Jota back on the pitch

Arne Slot’s squad face an emotional afternoon at Preston on Sunday but believe it is better to start again at Deepdale than on tour in Hong KongOutside Anfield, the red sea of tributes to Diogo Jota and André Silva has continued to grow this week along with questions over whether Liverpool could play at Preston on Sunday, their first game since the brothers’ tragic loss. Inside Anfield, and specifically a grieving Liverpool dressing room, there was no major debate over the pre-season friendly. The Premier League champions intend to honour their teammate in the best way they know how.It will be only 10 days since the deaths of Jota and Silva when Liverpool appear at Deepdale for what is certain to be a hugely emotional occasion, and less than two days since the club retired Jota’s No 20 shirt. There was no pressure on Liverpool to honour a friendly that could have been cancelled easily – unlike their commitment to a tour of Hong Kong and Japan at the end of the month – but at no poin...

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19 h. ago 'Forever Liverpool's No20': Premier League champions retire shirt number to honour Diogo Jota

Portuguese forward was memorialised last weekend

Politics

20 h. ago Liverpool retire No 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota after forward’s death

Number will no longer be used across all club’s teams28-year-old died alongside his brother in car crashLiverpool have permanently retired their No 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash alongside his brother, André Silva, last week. The club have announced that the No 20 will no longer be used across all levels of the club, including the men’s team, the women’s team and through academy levels.The tribute, the first in Liverpool’s history, is a reflection of how valued the Portugal international was as a player and a person at the club. Liverpool fans have called for the retirement of the No 20 shirt since the 28-year-old and his brother died in north-western Spain. Liverpool deliberately timed the announcement at 20:20 BST on Friday. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Liverpool confirm plan to honour Diogo Jota at first match since star's tragic death

Liverpool will play their first match since the death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Sunday when they face Preston North End in a pre-season friendly at Deepdale

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28 h. ago Diogo Jota tributes confirmed by Liverpool for Preston friendly as request made of fans

Liverpool will take to the pitch on Sunday for the first time since Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, tragically lost their lives in a car crash in Spain

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35 h. ago Diogo Jota: Liverpool CEO confirms tribute plans to honour tragic star at matches

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota tragically died at the age of 28, while his younger brother, Andre Silva, also lost his life, during a road traffic accident in northern Spain

Economics

3 d. ago Pedro Neto aiming to win Club World Cup in honour of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva

Pedro Neto played with fellow forward for both Portugal and Wolves

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3 d. ago Pedro Neto seeking Club World Cup success in honour of close friend Diogo Jota

Neto and Jota were both in the Portugal side that won the UEFA Nations League final last month.

Politics

7 d. ago Diogo Jota funeral: Ruben Neves' touching act after beautiful tribute to friend

Ruben Neves paid a beautiful tribute to his friend Diogo Jota after the Liverpool forward's tragic death on Thursday and was among the mourners at the star's funeral in Gondomar

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7 d. ago Liverpool players join mourners in Portugal for Diogo Jota’s funeral

Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson among mournersPortugal forward Jota and his brother died in car crashLiverpool players and staff have joined family and friends in Gondomar to pay their final respects to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. The funerals are taking place in the brothers’ hometown in Portugal where they were revered with mourners travelling from over the globe to say goodbye.Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, who the footballer had been married to for 11 days before his death, was greeted by family on Saturday morning before the event. The Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot, the captain, Virgil van Dijk, the defender Andrew Robertson, the midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, former teammates Jordan Henderson and James Milner, and Manchester City’s Rúben Dias are all in Portugal for the service. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Diogo Jota's funeral LIVE: Heartbroken family, friends and Liverpool team

Follow Mail Sport's live blog covering all the latest updates from Diogo Jota's funeral, as mourners gather in Portugal to honour the Liverpool footballer who tragically died in a car crash.

Society

7 d. ago Chelsea's Pedro Neto fights back tears as he pays tribute to friend Diogo Jota at Club World Cup after Liverpool star's tragic death at the age of 28

Chelsea and Palmeiras observed a period of silence in honour of Diogo Jota ahead of kick-off in Friday night's FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final in Philadelphia.

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7 d. ago Oasis pause first reunion concert for Diogo Jota tribute with emotional performance

Oasis paused their Cardiff gig to honour Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car crash in Spain alongside his brother Andre Silva.

Politics

7 d. ago Hundreds queue to join Diogo Jota's widow and family paying respects to star: Huge line of mourners snakes around church where his body lies

Fans snaked around the Portuguese principality as the tearful crowd queued to honour the Liverpool star before his funeral tomorrow.

Politics

7 d. ago Liverpool and Premier League stars gather in Portugal for Diogo Jota's wake

Diogo Jota's wake was attended by a number of Premier League stars and his former team-mates on Friday, as the world of football continues to mourn the tragic death of the Liverpool striker

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7 d. ago Diogo Jota wake: Liverpool bosses mourn alongside Premier League stars and team

Mourners from far and wide have been congregating in the town of Gondomar, at the Capela da Ressurreicao, to pay tribute and show their affections for Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva, following their tragic deaths

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7 d. ago Hundreds queue to join Diogo Jota's widow and family paying respects to star: Huge line of mourners snakes around church where his body lies

Fans snaked around the Portuguese principality as the tearful crowd queued to honour the Liverpool star before his funeral tomorrow.

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8 d. ago Day of mourning ahead of Diogo Jota's funeral: Liverpool star's heartbroken wife and family and friends visit chapel in Portugal where coffin is being held before tomorrow's ceremony

Rute Cardoso, who only married the 28-year-old footballer on June 22, walked into Sao Cosme Chapel in Gondomar after returning with her husband's body from Spain late last night.

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