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Chelsea have made a decision of helping the family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, which is enough to make everyone’s heart melt.
It has been just more than a month since the tragic demise of Reds forward Jota and his brother Andre in a tragic car accident in Spain’s Zamora region.
The footballing world and LFC in particular did everything in their power to commemorate and facilitate the brothers’ passing.
The Merseysiders have already taken a bunch of steps to immortalise the late Portuguese forward by retiring the No.
20 shirt at all levels of the club.
LFC Foundation has also announced that a grassroots football programme will be launched in Diogo Jota’s name.
Additionally, a memorial sculpture will also be made at Anfield as a tribute to the Portuguese forward.
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Amid all the efforts made by the Reds, Chelsea have swooped in with a decision that is more than appreciable.
The Blues will be donating a portion of Club World Cup prize money to the family of the demised brothers which is equal to the bonuses paid to the players.
Enzo Maresca and his boys conquered the title on July 13, 10 days after the tragic incident.
Todd Boehly’s club has has allocated $15.5 million (£11.4 million) of the prize money as a bonus for the players.
The club will be matching the amount and will donate the sum to the Jota family.
This generous action highlights what this game is meant to be despite all the differences.
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