Chelsea will share part of their $15.5M Club World Cup bonus with the families of late Diogo Jota & Andre Silva.
Chelsea FC and its players have decided to donate a significant share of their $15.5 million Club World Cup prize money to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. The two players sadly lost their lives in a recent car accident.
The move has been celebrated as a show of kindness and unity, proving football is not only about competition. Chelsea’s act stands as a symbol of togetherness in tough times.
Across the Premier League, teams and fans joined in a minute’s silence to remember Jota and Silva. These tributes honoured their careers, character, and the impact they made on and off the pitch.
Messages of sympathy have flooded in from fans, teammates, and fellow professionals. The gesture from Chelsea, along with the widespread tributes, highlights the unbreakable bond that football creates even in moments of deep sadness.
