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Chris Wilson13 July 2025 13:50

Liverpool pre-season friendlies 2025: Full schedule and results

Liverpool will return to action in pre-season with the club still digesting the news of Diogo Jota’s death.

The Portugal international passed away following a car accident in Spain early in July, with Arne Slot delaying his squad’s return to training following the sad incident.

Once preparations for the new season have begun, Slot’s side will start to think about the defence of their Premier League title having achieved domestic success in their first season under the Dutchman.

Chris Wilson13 July 2025 13:45

Liverpool to pay tribute to Diogo Jota at first match since death against Preston

Tributes will be paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Sunday before and during Liverpool's first match since their deaths.

Wolves described themselves as “heartbroken”, Liverpool as “devastated”.

Chris Wilson13 July 2025 13:15

‘I called him Diogo MacJota’: Liverpool players find light in the darkness of teammate’s tragic death

Sometimes the worst of times can bring the best out of people.

“There must be a bigger purpose, but I can’t see it,” said the manager who brought Jota to Anfield.

Chris Wilson13 July 2025 13:00

Diogo Jota: The Liverpool star and family man who married childhood sweetheart days before his death

The couple had been together since 2013, and had three children together – two sons and a daughter, all three of whom were born during the Portuguese’s time in Merseyside.

Jota and Cardoso were married in Porto on 22 June in a ceremony attended by friends and family, including Jota’s Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson, who led the touching tributes to the 28-year-old.

Chris Wilson13 July 2025 12:45

Liverpool to retire No 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota

Liverpool will permanently retire Diogo Jota’s No 20 shirt in memory of the forward after he was killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva last week.

“It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process – and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool’s number 20,” a club statement said.

Chris Wilson13 July 2025 12:30

How can I watch the match?

The friendly will be broadcast live on ITV 1 in the UK, with coverage starting at 2.40pm.

Chris Wilson13 July 2025 12:12

Good afternoon

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s friendly between Liverpool and Preston North End.

The game at Deepdale sees Liverpool play their first match since the shocking death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.