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LFCTV to Broadcast Jota Tribute as Liverpool Squad Returns for Pre-Season

Liverpool Football Club will air a special tribute to Diogo Jota on LFCTV this Monday evening, marking the channel’s first live broadcast since the devastating news of the Portuguese forward’s death.

Jota, aged 28, and his brother, André Silva, lost their lives in a road traffic accident in Spain in the early hours of Thursday 3 July. The pair were travelling to catch a ferry back to England ahead of the start of Liverpool’s pre-season when their vehicle veered off the road following a suspected tyre blowout.

Gondomar Farewell Draws Club Unity

The funeral took place on Saturday in Jota’s hometown of Gondomar, where new head coach Arne Slot, senior Liverpool officials and a majority of the first-team squad were present. The club’s show of support offered a public display of togetherness and mourning, as players prepared to reassemble for pre-season training under the most tragic of circumstances.

The occasion was deeply emotional, yet underscored the respect and affection Jota commanded from teammates and staff alike during his time on Merseyside.

LFCTV Pays Tribute to Jota’s Legacy

Since the incident, LFCTV has paused all regular programming. In its place, viewers have seen a continuous on-screen memorial featuring a black-and-white image of Jota forming a heart with his hands — a celebration now forever associated with his connection to the club and its supporters.

The tribute includes Liverpool’s official statement:“Diogo Jota 1996–2025. Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The 28-year-old passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain, along with his brother, Andre.”

It continues:“Liverpool FC requests the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.”

The club is maintaining its full support for those impacted by the tragedy, both within the footballing structure and in the wider Liverpool community.

Players Prepare to Return Amid Grief

The return to training will take place in a subdued atmosphere, with the shadow of Jota’s passing still heavy across the squad. However, the planned LFCTV tribute will serve as a unifying moment for players, staff and fans alike.

Alongside Monday night’s dedicated broadcast, the club has intermittently aired a three-minute-and-34-second video across LFCTV and its digital channels. The video features a collection of Jota’s standout Liverpool moments — goals, celebrations, and his impact off the pitch — offering a poignant and lasting reminder of what he brought to the team.

Supporters wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to visit liverpoolfc.com, where further tribute content and information on memorial activities can be found.

As Liverpool players return to action and preparations for the new campaign begin, the club remains committed to ensuring that Jota’s legacy is honoured properly — both on LFCTV and within the heart of everything the team builds moving forward.