Thousands of football fans – as well as players and officials - continued to pay their respects following the tragic deaths of international striker, Diogo Jota, and his brother André Silva, in Spain.
In Switzerland, Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women’s European Championship opening game in memory of the Portuguese and Liverpool forward, whilst outside Anfield stadium, a sea of flowers, football shirts, scarves, balloons and flags were laid by fans since news of his death broke.
Both sets of players also wore black armbands for the match, whilst supporters inside the stadium held pictures, shirts and signs aloft to pay their respects. Players and supporters stayed silent for around 20 seconds before the fans started applauding.
Writing on social media, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who was in charge when Jota signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, said he was heartbroken. "This is a moment where I struggle!" he wrote.
"There must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it." Earlier Liverpool FC said that they were devastated by the loss of their player and his brother.
The club described the player's death as "an unimaginable loss." Wolverhampton Wanderers issued a statement, which read: "We are heartbroken.
“Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves. The memories he created will never be forgotten.
“Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother, Andre. You will be truly missed and always remembered.”
Jota scoring 44 goals and registering 19 assists for the West Midlands club, between 2017 and 2020. Making 49 appearances for Portugal, he won the UEFA Nations League twice with the national team.
Diogo and André Silva were killed in a car crash shortly after midnight in northwestern Spain when the Lamborghini they were traveling in veered off a road and burst into flames, Spanish police said earlier.
