FA 'to seek guidance from Liverpool on Community Shield tribute to Diogo Jota following star's tragic death'

The FA will reportedly hold talks with Liverpool with regards to planning a tribute to Diogo Jota at the Community Shield at Wembley next month.

Jota and his brother Andre Silva tragically lost their lives in a car crash in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The 28-year-old was driving through Zamora in northern Spain with his brother Andre Silva in a bid to catch a ferry that would take him back to England to link up with his side ahead of pre-season.

Jota's passing has plunged both his home country and his adopted one into mourning, with Premier League fans travelling to Anfield to pay tribute to the forward.

The Premier League champions will face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in next season's curtain raiser on August 10 and there is little doubt that the occasion will be used to as an opportunity to remember the Portuguese and his brother.

BBC Sport report that FA officials will meet with Liverpool's in order to make plans to do so.

There is a long history of using big football matches to pay respects to those who have passed.

And this one will be particularly emotional with Jota's team directly involved in the game.

Liverpool have cancelled the phased return of players for pre-season training as they continue to mourn the death of their forward.

The first group of Arne Slot's squad were scheduled to attend the club's AXA training complex on Friday for the opening round of physical tests after their summer break.

However, it is understood that has been postponed as the club deals with the aftermath of the shocking tragedy.