Liverpool’s classy act in wake of Diogo Jota’s shock death, Oasis tribute

The death of footballer Diogo Jota broke the hearts of millions with legendary band Oasis delivering a heartfelt act to the star.

The shock death of Diogo Jota has left hearts broken across the football world with his former club set to deliver a classy act to his family.

The 28-year-old Portuguese forward and father-of-three was driving through Zamora, Spain in a Lamborghini when his tyre suddenly blew out and sent the car veering off the road before it burst into flames, according to the Civil Guard.

Jota and his brother Andre Silva, 26, who played for second-tier club Penafiel, were both killed, authorities confirmed.

As tributes came flooding in from all corners of the world a report indicated Liverpool were set to honour the former player by paying the final two years of his contract to the family, according to Record.

Liverpool are reportedly set to pay out the final two years of Diogo Jota’s contract after his shock death. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Oasis delivers classy tribute, leaves fans in tears

Oasis’ touching tribute to Diogo Jota has left emotional fans teary-eyed.

Rocker brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher took to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium tonight for the first time in 16 years.

In a heartwarming twist during their show, the brothers played their 1994 iconic hit Live Forever in honour of Jota.

A large picture of the Liverpool star was shown on a big screen to the 75,000 people in attendance as the band played the hit song.

Oasis paid tribute to the late star during their return concert. Credit: X.

One member of the crowd said: “The live forever tribute for Jota was on a different level. May your soul rest in peace.”

Another penned: “Oasis just dedicated ‘Live Forever’ performance to Diogo Jota tonight. Literally brought a tear to my eye.”

“Seeing that Jota tribute at Oasis has set me off again. Beautiful. How are we never gonna see him again,” agreed a third heartbroken fan.

“The beautiful tribute to Jota during Live Forever had me in tears,” wrote someone else.

- with Emily Jane Davies, The Sun

Originally published as Liverpool’s classy act in wake of Diogo Jota’s shock death, Oasis tribute