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Jose Fonte pays tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

Today is the first competitive match Liverpool have played since the tragic passing of their much-loved striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

And ahead of the Community Shield, former Crystal Palace defender Jose Fonte, who played alongside Jota for Portugal, has been speaking about the brothers.

“It is still very hard to take, still very fresh, and still very painful," said Fonte.

“My relationship with Diogo was close.

It’s tough that he has left us, and my thoughts are with his three kids and his wife.

“I knew Diogo better than I knew Andre, but I know Andre was a great person as well, a great footballer, and a great human being.

“We know how good they were as footballers - but football aside, they were more importantly great guys, great human beings.

We know how hard they had to work to achieve everything they did.

“I first met Diogo with the Portugal national team.

We have to remember them, and we will do, because they are special people.

“Sunday is a great occasion, playing for another title at Wembley - a big occasion, just like Diogo used to love.

It’s a great game, and it is sad we won’t get to see Diogo doing what he used to do best on the pitch.

“But I’m sure that he will be watching from above.

I’m sure the Liverpool and Crystal Palace fans will remember him and Andre, and I’m sure it will be a special occasion.