Man Utd fans filmed mocking Diogo Jota death in sickening chant before Liverpool game
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesDiogo JotaThe online footage has been condemned by both sets of supporters, which showed two fans mocking Jota's passing ahead of Sunday's Premier League game at Old TraffordTwo Manchester United fans were filming taunting Diogo Jota's death on Sudnay(Image: Getty Images)Two Manchester United fans were filmed making derogatory chants about Diogo Jota ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against Liverpool.Footage that was widely shared on social media captured two fans entering Old Trafford’s Munich Tunnel singing: “I can hear the Scousers cry. Jota’s gone, bye-bye.” The incident has since been widely condemned online by supporters of both sides.Jota and his brother Andre passed away in a tragic car crash last July in northern Spain, with the Liverpool forward en route back to Merseyside to begin pre-season training.
The world of soccer has since been in mourning, with Liverpool retiring his no.20 jersey.READ MORE: Diogo Jota's Portugal teammate shares emotional tribute after clinching titleREAD MORE: Caoimhin Kelleher opens up on Diogo Jota grief after death of ex-Liverpool teammateLiverpool plans to unveil a permanent memorial to Jota at Anfiled, while a makeshift shrine in his honor has remained outside the ground throughout the season.Fans still continue to chant Jota’s name and applaud in the 20th minute of every Liverpool game, as was the case again at Old Trafford on Sunday.Pre-match reports had indicated that United fans had been encouraged by the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust (MUST) to join in the 20th-minute round of applause.Content cannot be displayed without consentHowever, Liverpool.com understands that was not the case , with just one fan contacting the organization to suggest making such a gesture.Writing on social media in response to those claims, Jonathan Deitch, MUST’s chair commented: “Preposterous. Nothing but sympathy for the Jota fam but @MU_ST doing nothing of the sort.“Only thing we hope to applaud tmrw is doing the double over LFC & qualifying for CL.”Liverpool continues to honor Jota in ever game(Image: Getty Images)A small number did stand to clap the late Portuguese international in Liverpool’s first visit to Old Trafford since the horrendous events of last summer.Jota’s death continues to be felt across the soccer landscape.
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa wore a shirt adorned with Jota’s name as the team celebrated claiming the Portuguese title last weekend.“[This is for] our Portista [Porto fan] and dear Diogo Jota and his brother,” Costa said. I knew he was a huge Portista and we want to dedicate this league trophy to him, his brother and their family.”A Spanish court recently ruled that there was no criminal liability in the tragic car crash that killed Jota and Silva.Manchester United and Liverpool have been contacted for comment.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCDiogo JotaManchester United FC