Diogo Jota honored ahead of Porto game a month after his death

By Canadian Press on August 3, 2025.

PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Diogo Jota and his brother were honored before a preseason friendly match between Porto and Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Jota and André Silva died in a car crash on July 3 in Spain.

Liverpool star Jota’s previous clubs included Porto and Atletico.

There was a moment of silence as players from both teams stood side by side on the field at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto before fans loudly applauded from the stands. A video was shown honoring Jota, a Portugal international, and his brother, who also once was a member of the Portuguese club.

Fans applauded again in the 20th minute. Liverpool has already said that it is retiring Jota’s No. 20 jersey number.

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