Diogo Jota moment of silence forced to end early before Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

A minute's silence in memory of Diogo Jota was disturbed by a small portion of fans ahead of Liverpool's meeting with Crystal Palace for the Community Shield final at Wembley.

Jota, 28, tragically passed away alongside his younger brother, Andre Silva, following a car accident in Spain last month. Sunday's match at Wembley marked the first time Liverpool have played competitively since Jota's death and tributes were held before kick-off.

But the silence was marred by a small number of Palace fans, who could be heard making noise.

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Liverpool fans responded by booing angrily with referee Chris Kavanagh opting to cut the minute short slightly.

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