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Liverpool Players, Fans Give Tribute To Diogo Jota In Preston Friendly

Liverpool players and fans alongside the players from Preston gave Diogo Jota and his brother Silva a heartfelt tribute in what was the first match of the club since the passing away of their player. A rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' echoed in the stadium and a wreath was placed by Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman in the honour of the deceased duo. A moment of silence was also observed.

Tribute To Diogo Jota; Pre-season friendly soccer match Preston vs Liverpool
Pre-season Friendly Soccer: Preston vs Liverpool | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

Liverpool players stand for a minute of silence in memory of Liverpool player Diogo Jota ahead of the pre-season friendly soccer match between Preston and Liverpool at Deepdale Stadium, Preston.

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Tribute To Diogo Jota; Pre-season friendly soccer match Preston vs Liverpool
Pre-season Friendly Soccer: Preston vs Liverpool | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

Liverpool fans pay tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota ahead of a pre-season friendly soccer match between Preston and Liverpool at Deepdale Stadium, Preston.

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Tribute To Diogo Jota; Pre-season friendly soccer match Preston vs Liverpool
Pre-season Friendly Soccer: Preston vs Liverpool | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

Liverpool fans pay tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota ahead of the pre-season friendly soccer match between Preston and Liverpool at Deepdale Stadium, Preston.

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Tribute To Diogo Jota; Pre-season friendly soccer match Preston vs Liverpool
Pre-season Friendly Soccer: Preston vs Liverpool | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

Liverpool fans pay tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota ahead of the pre-season friendly soccer match between Preston and Liverpool at Deepdale Stadium, Preston.

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Tribute To Diogo Jota; Pre-season friendly soccer match Preston vs Liverpool
Pre-season Friendly Soccer: Preston vs Liverpool | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP

Liverpool fans stand and applaud in the 20th minute in memory of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva during the pre-season friendly soccer match between Preston and Liverpool at Deepdale Stadium, Preston.

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