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Real Madrid sorry for Jota and Andre Silva tribute error

Real Madrid sorry for Jota and Andre Silva tribute error

Summary

Real Madrid made a mistake in a tribute video by showing the wrong footballer's picture while honoring Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car crash in July. They apologized for using a picture of Elche's player Andre da Silva instead of Jota’s brother.

Key Facts

  • Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in July.
  • Real Madrid used the wrong player's image in a tribute video shown at their general assembly.
  • The video mistakenly included a picture of Elche's forward Andre da Silva.
  • Real Madrid apologized to Elche CF and Andre da Silva for the error.
  • Diogo Jota was a forward for Liverpool and Portugal.
  • Andre Silva, his brother, played for Penafiel in Portugal's second division.
  • Real Madrid representatives placed a wreath at Anfield in memory of Jota during a visit in November.
  • Elche's Andre da Silva played with Jota at Porto and for Portugal’s national team.
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