A controversial sequence tarnished the clash between Manchester United and Liverpool this weekend at Old Trafford. Before the match won 3-2 by the Red Devils, a small group of Mancunian “supporters” were filmed singing offensive lyrics aimed at Diogo Jota, who died last summer in a car accident in Spain with his brother André. While a minute of applause was organized in the 20th minute in tribute to the Portuguese international, certain individuals tried to disrupt this moment of contemplation with inappropriate chants. The images quickly caused a wave of indignation on social networks.
A significant portion of Manchester United supporters immediately distanced themselves from this behavior, with several fans even calling for sanctions and stadium bans against the perpetrators of the chants. Despite this incident, the tribute paid to Jota was widely respected at Old Trafford, where many Manchester fans participated in the applause in memory of the former Liverpool striker, who wore the number 20.
