Man United fans encouraged to join forces with Liverpool in Diogo Jota tribute at Old Trafford
Manchester United fans are being encouraged to join Liverpool supporters in a tribute to Diogo Jota during their Premier League match at Old Trafford. The tribute marks 10 months since Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in northern Spain. The proposed gesture reflects mutual respect between fanbases, recalling Liverpool's past tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo.
- ▪Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in northern Spain 10 months ago.
- ▪Liverpool fans have honored Jota with a minute-long tribute in the 20th minute of every match this season.
- ▪Manchester United fans are being asked to applaud in response as a reciprocal gesture to Liverpool's tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022.
- ▪The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) is encouraging organic fan support for the tribute rather than club-led action.
- ▪Such tributes are rare given the intense rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool.
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