Fans on social media have been left divided after an Everton fan showed up to lay flowers at a memorial in the wake of Diogo Jota's passing.

On Thursday, the soccer world was left in shock when it was reported that Jota and his brother Andre Silva, had died in a car crash, just two weeks after the former had gotten married.

One fan, who was filmed paying his respects to Jota was an Everton supporter in an blue shirt, something which left fans question whether there was any need for his particular choice of clothing.



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And while the majority of fans on social media hailed the tribute by the Everton fan in question, some criticised the decision to wear a Toffees shirt, unable to comprehend it was a gesture from the blue half of Liverpool to show the city was united in grief following the passing of Jota.

"Attention seeking, nothing more nothing less.

No need for the Everton top," wrote one fan.

A second added of the footage: "It was nice of them to come in their kits and wait at the exact same for the cameras to record them."

A third commented: "Pay your respects but wearing an Everton shirt and having someone film it is attention seeking.

"everyone saying he’s a b------ for wearing his everton top, in my opinion it’s a kindhearted genuine gesture because it shows the city (and world) coming together to show respect and mourn the loss of not just a footballer, but a father, son, brother and husband."

A second added: "Nothing wrong in wearing an Everton shirt, anyone who doesn’t understand doesn’t come from the city.

We would do the same for them."

A third said: "I’m a Liverpool fan and people complaining why this man wearing an Everton shirt makes me sick.
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