A planned tribute for late footballer Diogo Jota faced disruption at Wembley Stadium. This happened during the Community Shield match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace. Some fans failed to maintain silence. This led to boos and an early end to the commemoration. Liverpool fans applauded at the 20-minute mark. Crystal Palace eventually won the title on penalties.
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