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The world of football is continuing to come to terms with the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.

Jota passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning alongside his brother Andre Silva after a road traffic incident in Spain.

The Liverpool player’s tragic and untimely death has sent shockwaves through the sport, affecting fans, players and pundits no matter their allegiances.

For Liverpool supporters, the pain has been especially deep.

It is likely to be something many will never truly get over.

In the meantime, it has been heartwarming to see the football world come together in honour of the Reds’ legendary No.

20.

The latest to pay a meaningful tribute has been former Liverpool midfielder and Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso, who spoke during a press conference to send his condolences to Diogo and Andre’s family.

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In the days after his death, it has become apparent just how loved Jota was across the whole of football.

Despite living to just 28 years of age, the Portugal international touched so many people in so many different places.

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There are ways in which Liverpool can honour Jota to ensure his memory lives on forever.

For now, full focus is on giving his and Andre’s family the support they need.

And speaking to the press ahead of Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final with Borussia Dortmund in New Jersey, Alonso sent his own message of support on behalf of he and his club.

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“Before answering your questions, I would like to send my deepest condolences to the families of Diogo and Andre Silva,” said the former Liverpool star.

While the rest of the Liverpool squad have flown out to attend Jota’s funeral in Gondomar, the Reds’ former right-back is stuck in the USA.

Still, so far from Diogo’s final resting place, his memory is living on during the Club World Cup matches.

Friday saw one of Jota’s very closest friends, Ruben Neves, take to the field with Al Hilal.