Liverpool's amazing gesture to Diogo Jota's family on forward's birthday

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As the football world remembers Diogo Jota on what would have been his 29th birthday, fans are reminded of one thoughtful gesture made by Liverpool to his surviving familyLiverpool, demonstrated their class by paying Diogo Jota's family the remainder of his contract earnings following the star's tragic death. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a horrific car accident on July 3 of this year, just 11 days after he got married.The Jota family was struck by tragedy after the two footballers crashed in the Spanish province of Zamora.

He had two years remaining on his £140,000-a-week contract when the worst unfolded, leaving behind wife Rute Cardoso and three young children.READ MORE: Diogo Jota's widow says 'one whole year' as she shares family updateREAD MORE: Real Madrid apologises for mistake in Diogo Jota and Andre Silva tributeIn recognition of his achievements and significance to the club, Jota's death led to a swift outpouring of tributes. Liverpool did more than offer mere words as consolation, however, and agreed to pay out the remainder of his contract to his surviving family.The gesture was a substantial one as manager Arne Slot confirmed it's by no means a given for clubs to do such a thing, even on such grievous occasions."I said how proud I felt about how the fans reacted and the ownership," said Arne Slot on TNT Sports in September.

This applies to the men's first team, women's team and Liverpool's academy teams.Jota and his brother, Andre, were laid to rest in their hometown, Gondomar, back in July. A delegation of Liverpool players led by captain Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson, one of Diogo's closest friends in football, led the tributes.Robertson was among those in attendance for Jota's wedding only days prior to his sudden death.