Everton make the trip back to Anfield on Saturday and on Friday Slot took the opportunity to praise the respect between the clubs despite their intense rivalry.

Liverpool’s Slot thanks Everton for solidarity after Diogo Jota's tragic death

Adding his voice to the outpouring of grief across the football world, Felix looked visibly moved as he spoke about his good friend and international colleague.

Felix remembers close friend Diogo Jota, says he will ‘forever be part of football history’

Before the start of the match, Liverpool fans, players, coaching staff, including opposition dugout Bournemouth and everyone at Anfield observed a minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. 

Watch: Liverpool pay fitting tribute in memory of Diogo Jota; Mohamed Salah spotted in tears after match

Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield.

Liverpool's Slot pays tribute to 'champion' Jota ahead of Preston friendly

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club. 

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, 5 iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward

The truck driver also revealed that he filmed the accident but immediately shut the camera off and ran towards the burning car, wondering if he could help anyone, but it was too late by then.

Did over-speeding kill Liverpool forward Jota? Truck driver who saw this crash reveals, ‘The family has my word…’

Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva (also a footballer) was killed in a fatal car accident in Spain’s Zamora province on 3 July 2025. According to the Spanish Police’s initial investigation, excessive speed could be one of the reasons behind the tragedy.

'Excessive speed beyond the speed limit': Potential REASON behind Diogo Jota's death revealed

One particular name absent from the list of attendees at Diogo Jota funeral was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the last rites of his international teammate.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo refused to attend Diogo Jota's funeral: Shocking reason revealed

What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death.

Liverpool to pay Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract to family – Report

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3).

Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota

Jota, who recently got married just 11 days before the accident that killed him, leaves behind a rich legacy in football. In five seasons with Liverpool, he played 182 games, scored 65 goals and helped the club win both the Premier League and FA Cup.

Wimbledon breaks 147-year old tradition to pay tribute to Diogo Jota. Details inside

Jota wasn’t just talented — he was reliable. He always stepped up for club and country when it mattered most. On his day, he was one of the sharpest finishers of his generation. But Jota’s journey to the top was anything but easy.

Remembering Diogo Jota: His journey from Pacos to Anfield and into every Liverpool fan's heart forever

Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory. 

‘We will all miss you,’ Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. 

Hours before tragic death Diogo Jota shared reel with wife Rute Cardoso, it's now viral

A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?

Gone too soon: Diogo Jota, who died days after wedding, had played with Ronaldo, was a Liverpool fan favourite

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Liverpool’s Slot thanks Everton for solidarity after Diogo Jota's tragic death

Felix remembers Diogo Jota, says he will ‘forever be part of football history’

Watch: Liverpool pay fitting tribute in memory of Diogo Jota

Liverpool's Slot pays tribute to 'champion' Jota ahead of Preston friendly

From Jota to Maradona, 5 iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars

'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Jota's squad number in tribute

Did over-speeding kill Jota? Truck driver who saw this crash reveals...

'Excessive speed beyond limit': Potential REASON behind Jota's death revealed

Why Ronaldo refused to attend Diogo Jota's funeral: Shocking reason revealed

Liverpool to pay Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract to family – Report

Watch: Neves, Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay tribute to Diogo Jota

Wimbledon breaks 147-year old tradition to pay tribute to Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota's journey from Pacos to Anfield and into every Liverpool fan's heart

‘We will all miss you,’ Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death

Hours before death Jota shared reel with wife Rute Cardoso, it's now viral

Gone too soon: Diogo Jota, who died days after wedding, had played with Ronaldo