On the night of the big victory over Bournemouth .. Salah bids farewell to Jota in tears
August 16, 2025132 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes

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Anfield witnessed an emotional evening that combined the joy of victory and the sadness of loss, as Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, achieved an exciting win over their guests Bournemouth with a score of 4-2, in the first round of the new season.
However, the most prominent scene came after the final whistle, when tears overcame the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah amidst the chants of the "Reds" fans who honored the late Diogo Jota with a special tribute, following his sudden passing in a car accident last month.
The fans raised banners bidding farewell to Jota, while several Liverpool players wore shirts bearing his image.
The team delivered an outstanding attacking performance, as Ougo Ekitike opened the scoring in the 37th minute, then Cody Gakpo doubled the score at the start of the second half.
Despite Bournemouth's comeback with two goals from Antoine Semenyo (64 and 76), Federico Chiesa restored Liverpool's lead in the 88th minute, before Salah capped the quartet in stoppage time with a powerful shot after a counterattack he initiated himself.
After his goal, Salah headed towards the stands and applauded the fans who continued to chant Jota's name, breaking down in tears, in a moment that embodied mixed feelings of joy from the victory and sadness from the loss, leaving a deep emotional impact on both players and fans alike.