08/14/2025
Following their triumph in the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea have demonstrated exceptional solidarity by agreeing to donate a portion of their bonus fund to the family of the late Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Reports confirm that the Blues set aside approximately £11.4 million in player bonuses after winning the tournament, and decided—jointly between the squad and club—to award an additional share, equivalent to one player’s payout, to the grieving families.
This kind gesture amounts to roughly £368,000 (or about $500,000) before deductions, signaling both financial and emotional support in the wake of the tragic car accident that claimed both brothers’ lives in early July. The funds come from the bonus pool—distinct from regular club finances—highlighting how players and management chose to redirect a meaningful portion of their winnings toward relief and commemoration.