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Jota, who represented Liverpool and the Portuguese national side, attained heavenly abode following a horrific car crash, alongside his brother Andre in Zamora, Spain.
Diogo Jota. (X)
The football world was taken aback on Thursday following the tragic death of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, who attained heavenly abode following a horrific car crash, alongside his brother Andre in Zamora, Spain.
Jota, who represented Premier League side Liverpool and the Portuguese national side, was all of 28-years of age and tied the knot just over a week ago.
Liverpool shared an image of the forward with a caption that read, “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.”
Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025
UEFA shared an update that read, “On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.”
On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva.Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected… pic.twitter.com/kYCJiZMcX0
— UEFA (@UEFA) July 3, 2025
PL sides Chelsea and Manchester City expressed their condolences to the near and dear of the departed.
Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre.Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time. 💙 pic.twitter.com/MSKcRHLmMk
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 3, 2025
Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota.We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Diogo. pic.twitter.com/gDZChUlRw0
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 3, 2025
Portuguese club Porto, where Jota enjoyed a loan spell ahead of his move to PL side Wolves, shared a post that read, “FC Porto is in mourning. It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks. Rest in peace.”
O Futebol Clube do Porto está de luto.É com choque e profundo pesar que enviamos as sentidas condolências à família e amigos do Diogo Jota e irmão André Silva, que também foi nosso atleta nos escalões de formação.
Descansem em paz.#FCPorto pic.twitter.com/BXlR8v7y7Z
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 3, 2025
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano shared a post that read, “Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother have both passed away due to traffic accident, reports Marca. Deepest condolences, support, and thoughts are with those involved, his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother have both passed away due to traffic accident, reports Marca.Deepest condolences, support, and thoughts are with those involved, his family and loved ones.
May his soul rest in peace. 🤍🕊️ pic.twitter.com/qwz7soJu5n
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2025
One fan wrote, “RIP Diogo Jota. No matter what club you support, you can never deny that he was an absolute blessing to football. Thoughts with his family and friends during this time.”
RIP Diogo Jota 💔🕊️No matter what club you support, you can never deny that he was an absolute blessing to football. Thoughts with his family and friends during this time. pic.twitter.com/QC2bXITuXp
— Septimus Prime (@septimusajprime) July 3, 2025
Jota, who started his youth career at Gondomar in 2005 before moving to Pacos de Ferreira, with whom he made his senior debut in 2014. He made the switch to Atletico Madrid in 2016, but was loaned out immediately to Porto for a season and then to Wolves in the year 2017, before he made the permeant switch to the Molinuex.
His showing for the Wolves earned him a switch to PL giants Liverpool in the year 2020, with whom he managed to clinch the Premier League, the FA Cup and the EFL League Cup. He was also part of the UEFA Nations League winning Portuguese side in both the 2018/19 campaign and the 2024/25 season.
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