A Puzzling Premature Farewell: The Diogo Jota RIP 1996–2025 Football Fan Shirt
This black Diogo Jota RIP 1996–2025 Football Fan Shirt features four greyscale images of Diogo Jota, with his name “DIOGO JOTA” above, and the stark message “RIP 1996-2025” below. The design carries a somber, commemorative tone, despite its curious paradox.
The “RIP 1996-2025” text is perplexing because Diogo Jota, born in 1996, is alive and actively playing as of July 4, 2025. This shirt is likely a product of misinformation, extremely dark and controversial humor, or a speculative “end of an era” piece (though less likely with “RIP”). Premature “RIP” merchandise for living figures is problematic, often causing distress and spreading false information. For football fans, it can be highly offensive.
The Diogo Jota RIP 1996–2025 Football Fan Shirt is a highly questionable item. Its “in memoriam” design for a living athlete is baffling and potentially offensive. Fans should seek appropriate and positive ways to support Jota and Liverpool, as this shirt inadvertently spreads misinformation and can be seen as disrespectful. It’s a “red card” in terms of appropriate fan gear.
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Our shirts are made when ordered. Due to the time variability of on-demand manufacturing, we offer 2 options for how quickly you want to receive your order. You can select from the following choices in checkout.Standard Shipping ($4.99+)
- Orders using this option generally arrive 5-10 days (U.S. orders) and it takes 2 weeks for International orders after being manufactured and shipped. (See notes below)
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- We do not guarantee shipping or arrival dates.
- Manufacturing during the majority of the year takes between 1-5 business days (Mon-Fri) however can take more than a week during the heaviest shopping times of the year. Extreme circumstances such as covid-19 may delay order manufacturing and/or shipping by an additional week or more.
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