Wimbledon is set to break its centuries -old white dressing code for the first time. Club All England Lawn Tennis Club, who hosts the tournament, will allow athletes to wear black arms for diogo jota who died in a car accident 3.
In Wimbledon, players are traditionally obliged to wear all-white clothing on the Wimbledon playground. Now, however, they will be able to do sports a black bracelet to pay tribute to Jota, the Associated Press reported on Friday. Liverpool football player Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva tragically died in a traffic accident in Spain on Thursday, July 3.
The accident occurred near the town of Zamora in northwest Spain, when Lamborghini brothers traveled on the road and invaded flames. Spanish civilian guards said 28 -year -old Jota and 25 -year -old Silva were found at the crime scene.
A probable cause of the death of Jota
According to reports, the accident occurred at midnight and no other vehicles were connected. The police are investigating the cause, but believe that the accident could have been caused by a blown tire because the car tried to overtake another vehicle. Forensic analysis of the remains is currently underway and is not yet clear which of the brothers.
Video shots published by the Spanish media showed shear stamps leading from the road, damaged railings and burnt debris. A separate video taken by a passing truck driver captured the auto -absorbed flames.
Jota reportedly traveled to the northern city of Santander to catch the ferry back to England. The Portuguese media suggested that it be recommended not to fly because of the recent pulmonary procedure, although it was not officially confirmed.
Jota death comes only a few weeks after he married his long -time partner, Rute cardoso. The couple shared three children, the youngest born last year. On her wedding day, Cardoso wrote, “Yes forever.”
Liverpool FC destroyed
Jota recently helped Portugal to win League UEFA Nations League 8 June and was at a summer break from football. It was expected to return to Liverpool next week for pre -season training, although his international duties could earn him a few extra days.
Liverpool FC issued a statement that the club was “destroyed” in the news.
“Liverpool FC will not make another comment at the moment and asks the privacy of the Diogo and Andra, Friends, Counters and Club employees to respect the unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with full support,” the club said.
The funeral is expected to take place on Saturday in Porto, Portugal.
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
4th July 2025
