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Liverpool’s pre-season return cancelled following Diogo Jota tragedy

Liverpool have postponed the opening day of pre-season training following the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva. The phased return of Arne Slot’s squad was set to begin today, with players expected at the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby for medicals and testing.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 4

Slot: ‘Diogo was not just our player. He was a loved one to all of us’

Arne Slot has paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota following the forward’s tragic death, sharing a powerful statement with supporters via liverpoofc.com.

Soccer News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4

'YNWA JOTA':'YNWA JOTA': LeBron James Sends His Condolences To Diego Jota’s Bereaved Family

The world was quite shocked when the news broke that Diogo Jota passed away today at the young age of 28. LeBron James, one of the stakeholders of Liverpool FC, sends his condolences to Jota’s family and friends.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 4

Diogo Jota’s funeral to be held Saturday as Anfield and Gondomar unite in mourning

The funeral for Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva will take place on Saturday morning in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal. That’s according to parish priest Jose Manuel Macedo, who confirmed to PA News (via BBC Sport) that the service will begin at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / July 4

Robertson reflects on final memory of Jota in deeply personal tribute

Andy Robertson has posted an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, describing the 28-year-old as “my mate, my buddy, the bloke I loved and will miss like crazy” following the tragic car crash that claimed the Portuguese forward’s life alongside his younger brother Andre.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 4

‘Love you Diogo’ – Kelleher’s devastating tribute to Jota shows Liverpool bond

Caoimhin Kelleher has posted an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, following the tragic passing of the Liverpool forward and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash on Thursday.

Liverpool FC News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Cristiano Ronaldo shares emotional tribute for Diogo Jota

Ronaldo and Jota were teammates for Portugal and had just won the 2025 UEFA Nations League title together last month.

Liverpool player Diogo Jota dies in tragic accident at 28

Wimbledon grants dress code exemption for tributes to Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota News / ESPN / July 3

CWC 'difficult' for Cancelo, Neves with Jota's death

Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has admitted Rúben Neves and João Cancelo have found it "difficult" to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Fluminense following the death of their international teammate Diogo Jota.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 3

Trent Alexander-Arnold pays tribute to former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota

Tributes have been paid to Liverpool striker Diogo Jota.

Liverpool FC News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Wimbledon grants dress code exemption for tributes to Diogo Jota

In a rare and emotional departure from its famously strict all-white dress code, Wimbledon has granted Portuguese doubles player Francisco Cabral and other competitors permission to wear black armbands as a tribute to late footballer Diogo Jota.

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