Porto & Atletico Madrid pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season friendly one month after Liverpool star's tragic death

FC Porto and Atletico Madrid paid tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before the start of their pre-season friendly on Sunday. Jota and Silva tragically passed away one month ago in a car accident in Spain. Since their deaths, tributes have poured in across the football world and Liverpool have retired Jota's No.20 jersey.

Emotional Tributes Pour In for Diogo Jota from Porto and Atletico Madrid

Diogo Jota‘s legacy lives on as football communities worldwide continue to honor the fallen star, blending sorrow with cherished memories in heartfelt gestures.

Clubs Remember Jota with Touching Gestures

  • Recognition from Jota’s past teams
  • Footballers commemorate the departed icon and his sibling
  • Tragic accident claimed their lives a month prior

Porto & Atletico Madrid pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season friendly one month after Liverpool star's tragic deathPorto & Atletico Madrid pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season friendly one month after Liverpool star's tragic deathPorto & Atletico Madrid pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season friendly one month after Liverpool star's tragic death

Before joining the ranks of English soccer in 2017, Jota had memorable stints with and Porto. These teams faced off in a warm-up match at ‘s Estadio do Dragao. Moments prior to the start, athletes from each squad assembled in the middle of the pitch for a solemn pause to remember Jota and his brother Silva. The crowd in the arena followed with enthusiastic clapping as a sign of admiration. Additionally, a commemorative clip played on the large display celebrating the siblings, and supporters repeated their ovation during the 20th minute, symbolizing Jota’s former jersey digit.

Global Shock from Jota’s Untimely Loss

The abrupt departure of Jota and his brother on July 3 sent ripples of grief across the soccer landscape. Liverpool has established a dedicated memorial spot near Anfield for admirers and teammates to offer condolences, with intentions to create enduring memorials for Jota. Recent updates indicate that over 50,000 fans have visited similar tribute sites worldwide in the past month, highlighting the profound impact of his career.

Match Highlights and Ongoing Honors

In that preparatory encounter on Sunday, secured a narrow victory over Atletico thanks to a decisive goal by Victor Froholdt just before halftime.

As the reigning titleholders, Liverpool prepare to reveal an elaborate supporter display at Anfield, accompanied by a moment of quiet reflection for Jota and his brother during their opening fixture of the 2025-26 season versus on August 15.