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Virgil van Dijk: Sing Diogo Jota’s song – it doesn’t affect how we play

Virgil van Dijk has told Liverpool fans it is OK for them to sing Diogo Jota ‘s song at Anfield, amid a debate over whether it is appropriate and how it impacts the team. Since Jota’s death, Liverpool supporters have sung for the No. 20 in the 20th minute of each game to remember him.

Virgil van Dijk speaks out on Diogo Jota chants in message to Liverpool crowd

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed that the team is no longer affected by fans singing their Diogo Jota song during matches. The Reds' supporters often sing the tribute in the 20th minute of games, and this will be the first time they face Wolves, Jota's former club, since his tragic passing.

Virgil van Dijk sends Liverpool supporters message over Diogo Jota chants

Liverpool play Wolverhampton Wanderers for the first time since Diogo Jota's death. His two sons, Dinis and Duarte, and his wife Rute Cardoso, will be at Anfield
Reuters

Klopp urges Liverpool fans to stop singing homophobic chant

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has criticised the club's fans for the homophobic chants aimed at Norwich City's Billy Gilmour last week, saying such songs are a "complete waste of time" and that he does not want to listen to them again.
Sportskeeda

Rio Ferdinand aims cheeky question at Jamie Carragher after Liverpool fans sing ‘Mo Salah’ chant following their win over Brighton

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has taken a cheeky dig at Liverpool counterpart Jamie Carragher after the Reds fans were chanting Mohamed Salah's name after the win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Dare to dream! Aston Villa equal centuries-old record with Chelsea comeback as fans sing 'we're going to win the league'

Aston Villa equalled a centuries-old club record as Unai Emery's side came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. A second-half double from Ollie Watkins cancelled out Joao Pedro's opener and inspired the Villans to an 11th consecutive victory in a remarkable feat which has left fans dreaming of big things this season.
The New York Times

The art of football chants – and why they were a strange soundtrack to the Ryder Cup

A version of this article was first published in August 2021. In amongst the abuse hurled at Rory McIlroy, the beer thrown at Rory McIlroy, the emphatic retorts from Rory McIlroy and also some golf from Rory McIlory (and 23 other guys), something ...
Earth Times

The Role of Music in Elevating the Sports Experience

Imagine 80,000 fans clapping in unison to a beat older than their smartphones. Before TikTok challenges or viral hashtags, stadiums used rhythm to turn crowds into armies. Queen didn’t just write a song in 1977—they created a psychological blueprint ...
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