Scotland

Virgil van Dijk Issues Stern Rebuke to Fans Disrupting Minute’s Silence for Diogo Jota in Community Shield Loss

Virgil van Dijk expressed his fury after a minute's silence for Diogo Jota was shattered by Crystal Palace fans at Wembley. The Liverpool defender was visibly angered as the solemn tribute to Jota and his late brother was disrespected during the Community Shield. The poignant moment, intended to honour their tragic loss, was marred by the uncaring actions.

VIDEO: Birmingham fan jumps barrier in effort to fight Ipswich players as Tom Brady's Blues kick off Championship return with feisty draw

The 2024/25 Championship season began with more drama off the ball than on it, as Birmingham City’s opening clash with Ipswich Town at St Andrew’s on Friday night descended into chaos during stoppage time. A tense contest, decided by a stoppage-time penalty, was overshadowed by a heated player confrontation and an alarming pitch invasion.