Virgil van Dijk criticizes Crystal Palace fans for disrupting tribute before Community Shield match.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk criticized some Crystal Palace fans for disrupting a minute's silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before the Community Shield match at Wembley on Sunday. The game ended 2-2 in regular time, with Crystal Palace winning 3-2 on penalties to claim their first Community Shield trophy.

Dean Henderson's saves and Justin Devenny's decisive kick secured the victory for Palace. Before the match, a minute's silence was planned to honor ex-Liverpool striker Jota and his brother, who died in a car accident last month. Van Dijk expressed disappointment at the fans' behavior during the tribute.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believed there was no ill intent from the Palace fans who disrupted the tribute. He emphasized the global respect shown for Jota and Silva and hoped for continued respect in future matches.

A Palace fanzine and podcast, Five Year Plan, apologized on behalf of fans for the disruption during the tribute. They acknowledged that some fans booed during the silence and expressed regret for their actions.

Palace celebrated their Community Shield win, overcoming Liverpool in a penalty shootout. Despite an upcoming legal decision regarding their Europa League status, Palace's focus remains on their recent success and the support of their fans.

Palace boss Oliver Glasner prioritized the team's victory over legal matters, emphasizing the emotional reward for the players and fans. Palace, having won their first major trophy in May, now have two trophies in three months, highlighting the strong connection between the team and their supporters.