Everton and Man Utd Pay Tribute…
In a twist more heartbreaking than a football team’s last-minute own goal, the world has been left gobsmacked by the tragic news of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, who along with his brother Andre, has sadly passed away in a car crash in the land of flamenco and tapas. Everton and Manchester United, normally opponents in the great football circus, have united faster than a cheetah doing the 100m dash, sending out tributes filled with more emotion than a penalty shootout in the World Cup final.
The crash, reportedly caused by a rogue tire throwing a tantrum and taking the car off-road, has led to a sea of condolences crashing from every corner of the football universe like an unstoppable volley. Manchester United put aside old rivalries to tweet their sympathies, while Everton, showing more heart than a romantic comedy, joined the chorus of support. Indeed, Liverpool and clubs worldwide have stood in solidarity, creating a mosaic of heartfelt support as rich as a museum filled with priceless football memorabilia.
Meanwhile, the omnipresent Jamie Carragher, Liverpool’s time-honored guardian of the pitch, added his voice to the virtual hymn of sorrow, as did Steven Gerrard. The fans, still trying to wrap their heads around the unfathomable news, posted katrillion messages of love and condolences – a virtual flood more intense than a waterlogged football pitch in England. As Jota’s family finds support in each message, the world takes a moment to remember the man who danced on the field with the grace of a gazelle wearing football boots. Rest in peace, Diogo.
