Some issues transcend soccer and sport typically.
The passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, in a tragic automobile accident in Spain final Wednesday was one such occasion that shook the footballing world.
The Liverpool squad was rightly afforded extra time to course of the information, with the membership opting to delay their return forward of pre-season.
Regardless of some debate over whether or not or not our opening pre-season conflict with Preston North Finish ought to go forward, the match has gone forward as deliberate on Sunday afternoon.
Preston North Finish share stunning Diogo Jota tribute
It was introduced forward of the tie that our No.20 wouldn’t solely be commemorated throughout our journey to Deepdale, however that Jota’s shirt quantity can be completely retired.
A gesture that we at Empire of the Kop, and the broader fanbase, are in full help of.
Forward of the pre-season pleasant tie with Preston, there was additionally a touching rendition of You’ll By no means Stroll Alone as a wreath was laid in entrance of the travelling Kop.
We’d wish to thank all these related to the Lancashire outfit for such a fantastically executed gesture.
