Rangers’ Fans Mourns With Liverpool Over the Tragic Loss Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
In an extraordinary outpouring of solidarity and grief, Rangers fans were among the supporters who joined Liverpool fans in laying scarves and jerseys amongst the sea of tributes outside Anfield, mourning the tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
A Collective Display of Respect
News of Jota’s car accident in Zamora, Spain, sent shockwaves through the football world. Outside Anfield, a spontaneous shrine** has formed—flowers, balloons marked with Jota’s iconic No 20, heartfelt letters, scarves, and jerseys spanning club crests and colors.
What stands out amid this outpouring is that fans from rival teams—Everton, Manchester United, and notably Rangers—grappled with club rivalries and came to pay their respects.
Dedicated Rangers supporters draped their scarves over railings alongside red-and-white tributes, expressing fellowship in football’s moment of universal sorrow. The gesture was echoed by fans from other clubs, embodying a powerful reminder that human empathy often transcends the game
Symbols of Unity and Loss
Multiple scarves bore personal messages—some simple, others profound: “Gone too soon” and “YNWA, Diogo.” Amid them, blue and white scarves from Rangers and Everton sit in harmonious contrast, yet share the same message of compassion .
A supporter captured this sentiment:
“It’s not about that today,” said one Rangers fan. “It’s horrible for Liverpool fans and for the city. It’s just absolutely heartbreaking.”
This recognition—that football rivalry dissolves in times of tragedy—held true not just locally, but across the UK and beyond.
Anfield Transformed
The impromptu memorial stretches across the pavement beneath the Shankly Gates and the Hillsborough memorial, with club flags standing at half-mast. Even the statue of Bill Shankly is framed by a sea of tokens: flowers, jerseys, scarves, and balloons floating in poignant tribute to Jota’s No 20.
Former teammates and managers were among those who visited, but it’s the diverse representation—including Rangers fans—that underscores Jota’s reach and the shared humanity that binds fans across rivalries.
A Legacy Beyond the Pitch
Jota’s impact was not only sporting—65 goals in 182 Liverpool appearances, a Premier League and Nations League winner—but also deeply personal. He was a husband, father of three, and known for his humility and warmth.
The global reaction—from club legends to rival fans—reflects the extent of that loss. UEFA will observe moments of silence at Euro 2025 in memory of Jota and his brother.
Looking Ahead
Calls for Liverpool to retire the No 20 shirt are gaining momentum, with tens of thousands online urging a permanent tribute to Jota’s legacy. The presence of Rangers fans—and those from Everton, Wolves, Newcastle, and others—at Anfield reinforces a broader message: in moments of tragedy, football’s spirit is not found in rivalry, but in unity, compassion, and shared loss.
This collective act of remembrance at Anfield—marked by tributes from Rangers supporters—transcends the pitch. It illustrates that, sometimes, the most powerful moments in football come when the world sets aside its differences and stands together. Diogo Jota’s memory, forever woven through that tapestry of scarves and flowers, will live on in the hearts of supporters from all walks of life.