Mohamed Salah Breaks Down in Tears As Fans Chant for Diogo Jota at Anfield After Liverpool vs Bournemouth English Premier League 2025–26 Match (Watch Video)
The Egyptian forward could not contain his tears as fans at Anfield chanted and clapped for Diogo Jota after the Liverpool vs Bournemouth match in the Premier League 2025-26. Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva had tragically passed away last month after being involved in a car accident in Spain.
Mohamed Salah broke down in tears as fans chanted for Diogo Jota at the end of the Liverpool vs Bournemouth English Premier League 2025-26 match at Anfield on Saturday, August 16. Liverpool, the reigning champions of the Premier League, came out on top after a breathtaking display, beating Bournemouth 4-2 to kickstart the new season on a high. After the match, fans chanted and clapped for late Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident last month and Mohamed Salah joined in. As he clapped along with the fans, Mohamed Salah could not contain his tears and honoured the tribute that the spectators paid to his teammate. He was the last player to leave the pitch and was wiping his tears as he walked away. Mohamed Salah, meanwhile, was also on target in the match. Premier League 2025-26: Late Surge from Federico Chiesa, Mohamed Salah Powers Liverpool to 4-2 Win over Bournemouth in Season Opener.
Mohamed Salah Breaks Down in Tears as Fans Chant for Diogo Jota
Mohamed Salah was the last player to leave the pitch, joining in with a tearful rendition of Diogo Jota's chant in front of the Kop ❤️ pic.twitter.com/c5Vj4Rfr8C
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