-Liverpool Stars Plan Emotional Tributes to Diogo Jota in Season Opener Against BournemouthFollowing the tragic car accident that claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva on July 3, three Liverpool stars—Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Andy Robertson—have unveiled personal tributes to honor their late teammate during the club’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 15 at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah cut his holiday short to return to Merseyside and will lead a pre-match tribute featuring a banner at the Kop end reading “Diogo Lives Forever.” Salah, who shared 19 goals with Jota during their time together, dedicated the match to Jota and said, “We’ll play with his spirit.”
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s captain, plans to wear a black armband featuring Jota’s No. 20, pending league approval. He’s also advocating for a permanent mural outside Anfield to honor Jota’s impact on the club’s 2024/25 title-winning season.
“We’ll carry his fight and love onto the pitch,” he said.Andy Robertson, sidelined by injury, will organize a fan-led post-match tribute where supporters will sing Jota’s popular chant, “His name is Diogo.”
He also plans to present Jota’s children with a signed jersey, offering solidarity to his widow, Rute Cardoso, who remains hospitalized after collapsing from shock.
These heartfelt gestures come amid growing calls from fans to retire Jota’s number, and ongoing investigations in Spain, where police are now probing possible sabotage in the crash.In addition to support from Jürgen Klopp and Cristiano Ronaldo, UEFA will hold moments of silence during Women’s Euro 2025 matches, while a condolence book at Anfield continues to draw messages of grief and admiration.
As Liverpool begins a new chapter with £287 million in summer signings, the club’s unity in mourning Jota reflects the depth of his legacy—on and off the
