Liverpool to Honour Late Diogo Jota with Full Salary Payment to His Family
In a touching act of respect and remembrance, Liverpool Football Club has announced that the full remainder of Diogo Jota’s salary will be paid to his family, following the tragic passing of the 28-year-old forward.
The football world is still coming to terms with the devastating news of Jota’s death, alongside his younger brother, André Silva, in a car crash on Thursday, July 3. The accident occurred in Spain while the two were en route to a jetty, planning to take a ferry to the United Kingdom.
Jota had reportedly been advised against air travel by his doctors, due to a recent lung surgery. Choosing the safer route, he and his brother set off by road—never knowing it would be their final journey.
Back home in Gondomar, Portugal, the brothers are being laid to rest. The funeral has drawn family, friends, fans, and football dignitaries alike. Liverpool’s management, coaching staff, and players have traveled to be present, standing in solidarity with the grieving family.
At Anfield, the outpouring of love has been overwhelming. Supporters have turned the stadium’s gates into a memorial filled with scarves, flowers, handwritten notes, and jerseys. It’s a sea of tribute for a man remembered not just for his goals, but for his heart.
In light of the tragedy, Liverpool has also delayed the start of their pre-season training, originally set for Friday. The club is allowing time and space for players and staff to grieve, reflecting the deep emotional impact Jota’s loss has had on the entire organization.
Diogo Jota leaves behind his wife—whom he only recently married—three children, his mother, and his grandfather. His absence will be deeply felt not only on the pitch but in the lives of those who loved him most.
In choosing to continue paying his salary to his family, Liverpool hasn’t just honored a player—they’ve shown the world what it means to be a family off the pitch, too.
