Anfield draped in mourning

One side of the legendary Anfield stadium has become an improvised shrine. Flags, scarves, flowers, shirts, and heartfelt messages now line the pavement in front of the Bill Shankly statue and the Hillsborough memorial, two sacred spaces for Liverpool supporters, which now serve to honor Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident alongside his brother André Silva.

The tragedy took place in the early hours of July 4th on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, Zamora, Spain. The Lamborghini the brothers were traveling in suffered a tire blowout, veered off the road, and burst into flames. Both died at the scene.

Emotion that can't be hidden

“We wish you the best. Rest in peace, Diogo,” reads one of the many letters left by fans. At Anfield, flags fly at half-mast, the silence is deafening, and the sorrow is shared by all.

The death of the 28-year-old striker, who was living one of the best moments of his life—having won the Premier League, the Nations League with Portugal, and married his longtime partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days ago—has deeply impacted not only teammates, but also a fanbase that loved him for his dedication, goals, and humility.

A final farewell, at home

Cristiano Ronaldo, his national team captain, wrote: “It makes no sense… Just now we were together with the national team, just now you got married.” Today, in his footballing home, Diogo Jota is receiving the tribute he deserves. Because Anfield never forgets its own, and with every candle lit, the echo of his last goal, his last celebration, and his lasting legacy can still be felt.