Liverpool Legends game halted as Diogo Jota tribute brings Thiago to tears

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Saturday's charity match was the first legends' game since Jota's tragic passing in the summer, and Anfield, as it does at every Liverpool game, paid its respectsLiverpool legends' game against Dortmund paused briefly on the 20th minute for both sides to applaud in memory of the late Diogo Jota.As is customary in the 20th minute of every Liverpool home game, fans stood up to clap in for Jota, who passed in July. He was one of us straight away, always sat on our table, he was such a great guy."He bought into English football and English culture, and could have a joke.

He was one of those guys who could sit with anyone and get along and have a laugh with him."So underrated as a player. He was my favourite player to watch as a fan watching football.

He was so clever with how he'd use his body, even when he wasn't receiving the ball he'd block someone so the next guy had time on the ball. He was so clever."Liverpool led 1-0 at the time the ball was kicked out, with Thiago scoring via a well-timed near-post sliding finish.Teams pose for a joint team photo ahead of the Legends football match between Liverpool Legends and Dortmund Legends.(Image: PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images)Jay Spearing, not a man famed for his finishing during his playing career, made it 2-0 not long before the break with a powerful strike from outside the box.Saturday's game at Anfield was the ninth organized by the LFC Foundation, the club's official charity.The LFC Foundation aims to tackle social inequality at home and overseas.