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Liverpool have made a heartfelt gesture regarding the contract of their forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash alongside his brother on Thursday.
Liverpool have demonstrated their commitment to their players and the deep respect held for Diogo Jota by deciding to pay out the remainder of his contract to his family following the forward's tragic passing.
According to Portuguese newspaper Record, the Premier League club will honour the remaining two years of Jota's contract, a decision that has garnered widespread praise throughout the football world. Jota's sudden death in a car accident, alongside his brother Andre, in Spain deeply shocked the football community.
Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), acted swiftly and compassionately to provide financial security for Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, and their young family during this difficult time.
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Jota played a key role in Liverpool's domestic and European successes during his time with the club. Tributes have poured in from teammates, including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, as well as former Liverpool players and fans worldwide.
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Liverpool has opened a book of condolence at Anfield and online, and discussions are underway for a permanent memorial at the stadium to honour Jota's legacy.
The club's decision to fulfill Jota's contract not only supports his family but also exemplifies the values Liverpool upholds. Jota's memory will undoubtedly inspire the squad and supporters, and the club and its fans are united in ensuring his legacy endures at Anfield.
This heartfelt gesture further reinforces Liverpool's reputation for its class and commitment to its players.
Meanwhile, family, friends, and team-mates of Jota gathered in Gondomar, Portugal, on Saturday morning to mourn the loss of the footballer and his brother.
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The funeral service, held at 10:00 AM local time, followed a private and public wake on Friday at the Capela da Ressurreicao. Team-mates from both the Portuguese national team and Liverpool FC were in attendance, with reports suggesting the English club chartered a flight to Portugal for the players.
The brothers tragically died in a car accident early Thursday morning. They were traveling in a Lamborghini on the A-52 near Zamora, Spain, when the car reportedly veered off the road and caught fire following a suspected tire blowout during an overtaking maneuver.
The accident occurred just 11 days after Jota, a father of three, married his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso.
Hundreds paid their respects at Friday's wake in the brothers' hometown. The tragic loss has deeply affected the football community, with tributes pouring in from across the globe.
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