Crystal Palace and Liverpool face each other in the Community Shield game at Wembley today, and the game marked a minute’s silence for Diogo Jota, who passed away in an accident earlier this summer.
Before kick-off, both clubs paid tribute to Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who tragically died in a car accident in Spain in July.
A minute’s silence was held in memory of the brothers, but reports from inside Wembley suggest the moment was marred by a small minority of Crystal Palace supporters who chose to boo the gesture.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have retired the player’s number 20 shirt out of respect for Jota and they have decided to honour his contract as well.
What Crystal Palace fans did during Diogo Jota tribute
According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, “Minute’s silence for Diogo Jota interrupted by a small minority of Palace fans. Boos from Liverpool end and referee cuts it short.”
Minute’s silence for Diogo Jota interrupted by a small minority of Palace fans. Boos from Liverpool end and referee cuts it short.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 10, 2025
The Mail’s Lewis Steele wrote: “Palace fans ruining the minute’s silence for Diogo Jota. Scumbags. (Worth noting that 99% of them were very respectful).”
Palace fans ruining the minute’s silence for Diogo Jota. Scumbags.
(Worth noting that 99% of them were very respectful).
— Lewis Steele (@LewisSteele_) August 10, 2025
Liverpool lead Palace in the Community Shield match
While the rivalry between the two teams is understandable, the action from a minority of Crystal Palace fans will certainly leave the Liverpool fans and neutrals disappointed.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace trail Liverpool 1-2 at the time of writing. Goals from Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong have put the Reds ahead this afternoon, and it will be interesting to see if they can go on and win the shield eventually.
Liverpool have certainly looked like the sharper unit so far, and they have controlled large portions of the game. Arne Slot can also be happy with his new signings so far.
