Oasis have paid tribute to Diogo Jota on the first night of their reunion tour, displaying his jersey on screen during a performance of Live Forever.
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Tributes continue to pour inOasis' performance described as 'beautifully poignant'Crowds in Cardiff cheer as Jota's shirt flashed on screenFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The football world continues to grapple with the death of both Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Wednesday night. As avid fans of the game, the Gallagher brothers delivered their own special tribute to his memory, flashing Jota's jersey on screen during their first performance of their breakthrough hit in 16 years.
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The crowd in attendance at the Principality Stadium greeted the reveal with rapturous applause. One concert-goer described the tribute as "beautifully poignant". The band have often used Live Forever to pay homage to those no longer with us. At their 1996 show at Maine Road, images of their musical influences Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and John Lennon accompanied the song. In 2017, Liam performed the song with Coldplay's Chris Martin at the One Love Manchester Concert, an event held for the victims of the Manchester Bombing.
FOOTBALL PAYS RESPECTS TO JOTA
Earlier on Friday, Jota's former captain Jordan Henderson visited Anfield to pay his respects, while compatriot Jose Mourinho shared a touching message of condolence, asserting that Jota will "always be part of the family" at Anfield. They have added their voice to a chorus of heartfelt messages from across the world of football.
GOALA STORY THAT TRANSCENDS FOOTBALL
As we have seen with Oasis' tribute, the outpouring of grief over this story has transcended football. Tennis stars, UFC fighters, politicians and now musicians have all shared messages of condolence for Jota's family. It is a fitting farewell for a man who was universally loved by those who met him, worked with him and watched him play. His legacy will live forever.