diogo jota.webp
The Digest:

Following their FIFA Club World Cup victory, Chelsea will donate a portion of their bonus earnings to the family of the late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. This compassionate gesture, a powerful Legacy's Tribute, sees the club and its players extend a hand of solidarity to a rival’s family after a tragic car accident.

Key Points:
  • Chelsea is donating part of its Club World Cup bonus to the family of the late Diogo Jota.
  • The late Liverpool player and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a car accident in July.
  • Chelsea won the newly expanded Club World Cup, earning a bonus of $114.6 million.
  • The club and players jointly decided to make an equal payment to Jota’s family.
  • Each player's share is valued at over $500,000 before deductions.
  • Liverpool also announced a memorial sculpture and other tributes for Jota.
  • The gesture highlights a rare show of compassion and solidarity between rival teams.
The donation highlights a rare show of unity and compassion that transcends football rivalry.


Sources: The Athletic