Portugal Great Cristiano Ronaldo led on Tuesday Death diogo jotaLiverpool and Portugal forward, who died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. The younger brother Jota, 25 -year -old And Silva, also died in the accident.
“It doesn’t make sense,” Ronaldo wrote in a deeply emotional contribution to social media. “We were just along with the national team, you just got married. With your family, your wife and your children, I’m sending condolences and wishing them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in peace, diogo and And.
The fatal accident occurred shortly after midnight near the town of Zamora in northwest Spain. The brothers traveled in Lamborghini, who turned off the road and set fire. Firefighters fought with flames that spread to nearby vegetation, but both men were declared dead at the crime. The authorities confirmed that no other vehicle was involved and stated that the blown tire was one possible cause of the investigation. It is not yet clear who he was driving.
Jota death comes only a few weeks after he married his long -time partner, Rute cardoso. The couple had three children, the youngest born in 2024. His final contribution on the social media has read since his wedding day: “Yes, forever.”
Honor’s lead Liverpool
The world of football responded to spilling the grief.
Liverpool football club: “Liverpool football club is destroyed by a tragic passage of Diogo Jota.
The club was informed that a 28 -year -old man died after a road accident in Spain with his brother Andre. Liverpool FC will not have any further comment at the moment and asks for the privacy of the family Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff because they try to cope with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support. ”
Portuguese Prime Minister Lus Montenegro: “The report on the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honored the name of Portugal, and his brother is unexpected and tragic. I expand my deepest condolences. It’s a sad day for football and for national and international sports.”
The Portuguese Football Federation: “The Portuguese Football Federation and the whole Portuguese football community are devastated. Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person that everyone respects.
Premier League: “Everyone in the Premier League is shocked and destroyed. Our most pleasant condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC and all their supporters in this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion that will be missing forever.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: “We are a fracture. Diogo was adored by our fans, loved his teammates and appreciated anyone who worked with him during his time in Wolves. He would never forget the memories he created.
UEFA: “On behalf of the European Football Community, we are deeply sad. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all who are affected by this heartbreaking loss.”
“Devastating messages”
Jamie Carragher (former player of Liverpool): “Devasting news about Diogo Jota and his brother Andre.
Thoughts are with all in their family and friends, especially his wife Rute and their three beautiful children. ”
Rben Neves (Portugal and midfielder Al-Hilal): “They say we will lose people only when we forget them. I will never forget you.”
Stefan Bajticic (teammate Liverpool): “You will remember my friend.”
FC Porto: “FC Porto is in sadness. It is with shock and deep regret that we are sending our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was also our youth athlete.
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers and quickly became a key figure in a highly press attack by Jrgen Klopp. Liverpool helped win the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. He was also part of the Portuguese Party, which lifted the UEFA Nations League league title last month.
And Silva, 25 years old, played for the Portuguese side of the second Penafiel division and went through the youth ranks in FC Porto. Both brothers dedicated their life to football – and both were accepted too early.
When the world of football is trying to cope with its loss, one truth is clear: Diogo Jota was not just a great footballer. He was a beloved teammate, a family man and a character who had the hope of his country with grace and humility.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
3 July 2025
