Oasis pay tribute to Jota after Liverpool star’s tragic death
Oasis have joined Liverpool and the wider footballing world by paying their respect to Diogo Jota.
Jota was a popular figure at Anfield and had established himself as an important attacker as he scored some vital goals over the years.
The Liverpool community have been in mourning since his tragic passing on Thursday (3 July), with tributes and condolences pouring in from all over.
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson visited Anfield to pay his respects to his old teammate, and others paid tribute to Jota in a variety of different ways.
Oasis make touching Jota tribute
Iconic rock band Oasis made their long-awaited return after 16 years and played their first concert in Cardiff on Friday (4 July), one day after Jota’s untimely passing.
Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited after a drawn-out and public feud, and with both musicians lifelong supporters of Liverpool’s Premier League rivals, Manchester City, they also paid tribute to Jota.
During the ending of their song Live Forever, a picture of Jota appeared on the screens behind the band, and those in attendance applauded.
There would have likely been hundreds of Liverpool fans in attendance at the Principality Stadium, and this was a truly poignant moment for everyone involved.
Jota remembered across the world
Jota was an incredibly popular figure at Liverpool, and his impact has transcended football as the world stopped in shock following his tragic passing.
Players and staff from Everton visited Anfield to pay their respects to the attacker, whose final career goal was the winner in the most recent Merseyside derby.
Clubs all over the world have offered their condolences, with everyone devastated at the impact the accident will have on the Jota family.
While the focus of the Oasis concert was on the Gallagher brothers reuniting, they felt it right to show their support to the Jota family after two brothers were taken away from them.
Liverpool have immortalised Jota’s squad number 20, and he will now truly live forever in the hearts of the Reds and the wider footballing world.
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