Diogo Jota's wonderful act of kindness towards a seriously ill fan: Quiet kindness.

The father of a young Liverpool FC fan recently shared a meaningful video: Diogo Jota encouraged the boy who was fighting an illness 4 years ago. At that time, not many people knew about these images.

More than a day has passed since the first news of the deaths of Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva, yet crowds continue to flock to Anfield Stadium to remember the brilliant but ill-fated striker. In recent days, little-known stories about Diogo Jota have been widely discussed, and one of the most touching is his meaningful act towards a young fan suffering from a serious illness.

In 2021, a fan named Steven Davies contacted Diogo Jota when his son, Liam, was battling illness. Davies hoped the Liverpool striker could encourage his son, as the boy was also a fan of his.

Video of Diogo Jota sending words of encouragement to little Liam

At that time, Diogo Jota was in the middle of Liverpool's stressful season, but he still took the time to record a video to send sincere encouragement: "Hi Liam, I know you're having a hard time, so I want to tell you that you have the support of everyone at Liverpool, just like the fans always support us. Although I'm not an expert, every time I have a problem, I always listen to the doctors and follow their instructions... Hopefully we'll see each other again at Anfield soon," Diogo Jota concluded the video.

Kindness has no limelight

This action was not widely reported at the time, not a product of the media. It was only when Diogo Jota passed away that Steven Davies shared this video and sent his gratitude to Liverpool's number 20 player: "When my son was at his most difficult time, Diogo took the time to record this video for him... It really helped more than he could have imagined. Thank you Diogo".

Steven Davies re-uploaded the video after hearing of Diogo Jota's death

This story is proof that Diogo Jota never seeks attention for his acts of kindness. He quietly supports the LFC Foundation, participates in community initiatives and speaks out on social issues without ever trying to create flashy media moments. Jota’s kindness is genuine and genuine, without any pretense or show.

Diogo Jota left a legacy not only through his goals and victories, but also through his kindness and compassion. It was a quiet kindness, a silent act of helping those around him without seeking recognition. When people think of Jota, they remember not only a talented player, but also a man who made the world a better place, even though he never sought fame.

Funeral information of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

According to CNN Portugal , Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva were brought back to Portugal on July 4th. Prior to that, the families of the two players were present to identify their bodies following the tragic accident.

According to local priest Jose Manuel Macedo, the funeral will take place at 3 p.m. (local time) in São Cosme, about a half-hour drive from Diogo Jota's hometown of Porto, where he and his wife had just recently married. The official funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on July 5 at the Catholic church Igreja Matriz de Gondomar.

The remains of Diogo Jota and his brother have returned to Portugal, and the president will attend the funeral.

After the ceremony, the bodies of the Jota brothers will be buried in a local cemetery. In Portugal, funerals are usually held within 48 hours of death, and in accordance with Catholic tradition, the visitation and funeral are solemn, attended by family, friends and loved ones.

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