OR Liverpool She prevailed with Preston 3-1 in her first friendly ahead of the new season, but the result went second. The game was strongly emotional as it was dedicated to the memory of the wrongdoer Diogo Zota and his brother Andre Silva, who tragically lost their lives in a traffic accident in Spain on July 3.
Before the start of the race, a minute’s silence was observed for Diogo Zota at a very moving moment. The Liverpool players were obviously excited, hugged, while the silence on the stands were deafening. In the 20th minute, fans of the team sang the well -known slogan “His name is diogo”, with Preston’s friends in applause, honoring the memory of the two brothers.
In the racing side, Bradley opened the scoring in the 33 ‘, while in the 53’ Darwin Nunes scored the second goal and dedicated it to the wrongdoing Portugal with a festival-symbol: Immediately afterwards, he turned to the platform and shouted at the world to rise up for their teammate “who sees us from above”.
The tribute paid by Liverpool supporters for Diogo Jota André Silva in the first pre-season match.
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) July 13, 2025
Preston temporarily reduced to 83 ‘with Lindsay, but Gakpo in the final of the match made the final 1-3, celebrating the style of Zota.
CODY GAKPO MAKES IT THREE FOR LIVERPOOL!pic.twitter.com/0XYmMSDDBP
– Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) July 13, 2025
Liverpool didn’t forget. Football again became a carrier of memory, emotion and honor. Diogo Zota may be missing from the grass, but he will forever be present at the hearts of “Reds”.