Chelsea Pay Emotional Tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva Ahead of Club World Cup Clash

Chelsea players displayed a poignant tribute ahead of their Club World Cup quarter‑final against Palmeiras, holding up a jersey bearing the names of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva during the pre-match minute of silence .

The jersey was raised on the shoulder of Pedro Neto, a close friend of Jota, supported by teammate Enzo Fernández, serving as a heartfelt homage to the Portuguese pair who tragically lost their lives in a car accident earlier this week .

This act of remembrance occurred in parallel with tributes across global football: players from both clubs stood with black armbands and respectful silence, while FIFA prominently honoured the brothers on stadium screens . The emotional gesture demonstrated the impact Jota and Silva had on teammates, colleagues, and the broader football community.

During the match itself, Chelsea edged out Palmeiras with a 2–1 victory in Philadelphia. The team advanced to the semi-finals thanks to an own goal in the 83rd minute, following an outstanding performance by Cole Palmer and contributions from emerging talents like João Pedro .