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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, acknowledges the fans after the teams defeat in the 2025 FA Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julia

Slot plays down interruption of Jota minute silence

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot played down the interruption of the minute's silence in memory of Diogo Jota by Crystal Palace fans ahead of the Community Shield at Wembley

Soccer • 10 Aug

Diogo Jota and James Milner of Liverpool with the Emirates FA Cup at the end of The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool

Milner to wear number 20 in memory of Jota

James Milner will wear the number 20 shirt at Brighton this season in memory of the late Diogo Jota, describing his former Liverpool team-mate as a "great friend".

Soccer • 01 Aug

PRESTON, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Ben Whiteman of Preston North End lays a floral wreath as tributes are held in memory of former Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who died recently ahead of the pre-season friendly match between Preston

Liverpool remember Jota in emotional Preston friendly

For seven minutes after the final whistle, Liverpool players and staff stood in front of their supporters at Preston as they chanted Diogo Jota's name.

Soccer • 13 Jul

Pedro Neto carries a jersey bearing the names of Diogo and Andre Jota during the FIFA Club World Cup

Neto seeking Club World Cup success in honour of Jota

Chelsea forward Pedro Neto wants to win the Club World Cup in memory of his Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota.

Soccer • 09 Jul

Tributes are laid for Diogo Jota at Anfield

Jota thought to have been driving before fatal crash

Diogo Jota is thought to have been driving when he and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash last week, Spanish police have said.

Soccer • 08 Jul

Liverpool prepare for emotional Diogo Jota farewell

Liverpool are preparing to bid an emotional farewell to Diogo Jota at the forward's funeral in Portugal on Saturday.

Soccer • 04 Jul

Diogo Jota and Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool during a training session on August 01, 2024 in Philadelphia

Kelleher pays tribute to former team-mate Jota

Republic of Ireland international Caoimhín Kelleher has paid a heartfelt tribute to former team-mate Diogo Jota, who died yesterday in a car crash in Spain.

Soccer • 04 Jul

Arne Slot: 'I wish I had the words but I know I do not'

Slot: Words can't describe pain of Diogo Jota's death

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists everyone associated with the club owes it to Diogo Jota to "stand together and be there for one another".

Soccer • 04 Jul

A picture of the now late Diogo Jota at Anfield

Jota lived the dream and became a Premier League winner

Diogo Jota was, by his own admission, "a small guy" from a northern Portuguese town who had a big dream - to play Premier League football.

Soccer • 03 Jul

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 4: during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on May 4, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, aged 28.

Soccer • 03 Jul

Diogo Jota (L) was the match-winner for Arne Slot's Liverpool midweek

Liverpool missed peak Jota's cool head - Slot

Arne Slot says Liverpool have missed Diogo Jota being at his best following the forward's return to the scoresheet with his Merseyside derby winner.

Soccer • 05 Apr

Diogo Jota wheels away in celebration after equalising for Liverpool

Jota rises from Liverpool bench to nab point at Forest

Diogo Jota's instant impact from the bench ensured Premier League leaders Liverpool kept Nottingham Forest at arm's length after a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.

Soccer • 14 Jan

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates his stunning strike just before the interval

Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool centre stage

Trent Alexander-Arnold led from the front as Liverpool eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley

Soccer • 11 Jan

Caomhín Kelleher saving a penalty against Real Madrid in the Champions League

Kelleher starting spot in doubt as Alisson returns

Caomhín Kelleher's latest run in the Liverpool starting XI could be coming to an end with the return from injury of Alisson Becker.

Soccer • 09 Dec 24

Diogo Jota sustained a rib injury during Liverpool's win over Chelsea on 20 October

Jota ruled out until after international break

Liverpool expect to be without forward Diogo Jota until after next month's international break.

Soccer • 29 Oct 24

Diogo Jota was forced off with a rib injury during Liverpool's win over Chelsea

Jota sidelined for Liverpool's clash with Arsenal

Diogo Jota will miss Liverpool's Premier League trip to Arsenal on Sunday, head coach Arne Slot has confirmed.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Diogo Jota opened the scoring for Liverpool against Ipswich

Jota happy to take centre stage under Slot

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota believes new head coach Arne Slot's desire for him to feature more centrally plays to his strengths.

Soccer • 19 Aug 24

Arne Slot has guided Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title and the Dutch Cup

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot in mix to succeed Klopp

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp when he leaves as Liverpool manager at the end of the campaign.

Soccer • 23 Apr 24

The return of Dioga Jota (L) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (R) has given Liverpool a timely boost

Klopp: Trent and Jota return gives Liverpool a 'chance'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota gives their title hopes a much-needed boost.

Soccer • 20 Apr 24

Mason felt Jota should have been sent off

Mason: A player that shouldn't be on pitch decided game

Tottenham interim head coach Ryan Mason feels he deserves an explanation as to why Diogo Jota was still on the pitch to score an added-time winner for Liverpool after his head-high challenge on Oliver Skipp warranted only a yellow.

Soccer • 30 Apr 23

Diogo Jota slides home the dramatic winner

Liverpool swing bizarre seven-goal thriller at Anfield

Liverpool assumed the role of chief Champions League football challengers as they moved into fifth place after a bizarre late 4-3 win over Tottenham.

Soccer • 30 Apr 23

Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring Liverpool's third goal

Salah scores winner as Liverpool edge past Forest

Mohamed Salah netted a 70th-minute winner for Liverpool as they defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Anfield to boost their top-four hopes.

Soccer • 22 Apr 23

A distraught Diogo Jota was stretchered off against Manchester City

Liverpool's Jota and Chelsea's Kante to miss World Cup

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and Chelsea midfielder will miss the World Cup after suffering calf and hamstring injuries respectively.

Soccer • 19 Oct 22

Diogo Jota score 21 goals for Liverpool in all competitions last season

Jota commits long-term future to Liverpool

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has signed a new long-term contract with the Merseyside club.

Soccer • 02 Aug 22

Alisson and Caoimhin Kelleher will both miss the Community Shield

Alisson and Jota out of Community Shield

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and forward Diogo Jota will play no part in their Community Shield game against Manchester City as they continue to recover from injuries.

Soccer • 28 Jul 22