Crystal Palace fans disrupt silence for Liverpool’s Diogo Jota before Community Shield at Wembley
Diogo Jota minute’s silence cut short in disrespectful scenes
- A small number of Crystal Palace fans disrupted a moment's silence at Wembley Stadium before the Community Shield match.
- The tribute was held for Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva, who tragically died in a car accident in Spain on 3 July.
- While most Crystal Palace supporters observed the silence respectfully, a chanting minority prompted boos from Liverpool fans and calls for quiet from other Palace supporters.
- Liverpool are preparing for the new season without Jota, who was an integral part of their squad, and have paid various tributes to him.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged the difficult summer for the club following Jota's passing, praising the strength and courage of his players.