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Chelsea to Donate FIFA Club World Cup Bonus to Diogo Jota’s Family
Chelsea players and club will donate an equal share of their £11.4 million FIFA Club World Cup bonus to support Diogo Jota's family after his and his brother's fatal car crash.
- Diogo Jota, a 28-year-old Liverpool forward, and his 25-year-old brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, in early July 2025.
- The fatal accident occurred after Jota's Lamborghini suffered a tyre blowout as they were returning to Liverpool for pre-season training.
- Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup in New Jersey on July 13 and decided jointly with their players to donate part of their £84 million prize money to Jota's family.
- An £11.4 million bonus pool was split among Chelsea players, with an equal payment of £368,184 also given to Jota's family as a tribute.
- Liverpool honored Jota by retiring his No.20 shirt and adding a 'Forever 20' emblem for the 2025/26 season, reflecting his impact on and off the pitch.
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The Chelsea of the Premier League made a decision that surprised the world of football. After becoming champion of the World Cup of Clubs 2025, the team will donate part of the financial bonuses to the family of Diogo Jota and his brother, according to information from The Athletic. Die Diogo Jota, Portuguese striker of Liverpool, in traffic accidentThe Portuguese striker died in a traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, André Silva.Ac…
On July 3, 2025, Diogo Jota tragically lost her life in a car accident in Spain, a shock for the football world and its loved ones. Today, a well-known English club made a beautiful gesture of support for the bereaved family.
Diogo Jota's family will receive a similar payment to Chelsea players for winning the Club World Cup
When Chelsea won the Club World Cup, they pocketed 15 million kronor in player bonuses. Part of that money will be donated to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva
The London club will support the families of the two Portuguese footballers who died last July thanks to its club World Cup winnings, Chelsea will be able to help. ...
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