Diogo Jota given touching tribute at Wembley ahead of Community Shield

Supporters paid respect with a rousing rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ as wreaths were brought out and banners were raised.
Diogo Jota given touching tribute at Wembley ahead of Community Shield

Liverpool and Crystal Palace players line up as a banner in memory of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota is displayed by fans. Pic: John Walton/PA

Diogo Jota and Andre Silva were given a touching tribute at Wembley Stadium ahead of the Community Shield between Liverpool and Crystal Palace.

Reds forward Jota died in a car crash along with his brother Silva in Spain on July 3 and were honoured with wreaths laid on the pitch and a period of silence before kick-off.

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