His memory Diogo Zota remains alive in the hearts of her friends Liverpoolwho took care to honor him in the most moving way before the start of the friendly match with Preston.
Shortly before Liverpool’s first friendly match for the new season, the world of English champions found on the platforms of the Preston stadium sent a strong message of memory and love. Together they sang the iconic “His name is diogo”, the slogan they had taken for Diogo Zota during his presence in the club.
The moment was creepy. There was a silence on the platforms until the song started, which echoed throughout the Deepdale stadium, causing chills not only to the attendees but also to the Liverpool players who at that time were warm up.
The match, which would be a celebration for the English champions after winning the 20th Premier League title, was ultimately a memory. The tragic loss of Zota, who lost his life with his brother Andre Silva in a traffic accident in Spain on July 3, has plunged Liverpool to mourning.
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— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) July 13, 2025
From the first moment, Anfield has turned into a place of pilgrimage, full of flowers, jerseys and messages of love, while the climate of deep suffering and nostalgia was also transferred to Deepdale, proving that the memory of the zota will remain unclear.
The “laughing Portuguese”, as teammates and fans called him, left prematurely, but will continue to “play” forever in the hearts of those who loved him.