Tributes are coming in following the passing of the favored footballer, who died in a automotive crash in Spain on Thursday.
Liverpool ahead Diogo Jota has died following a automotive crash in Spain, in keeping with a police report.
Jota, 28, had been travelling within the automotive along with his brother Andre, 26, additionally a footballer, when the automobile went off the street, in keeping with the reporting by Portugal’s public broadcaster, TVE.
The tragedy comes simply two weeks after Jota married his long-term girlfriend Rute Cardoso in Porto, in his native Portugal.
The next are quotes and reactions to his loss of life:
Liverpool Soccer Membership
“Liverpool Soccer Membership are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
“The membership have been knowledgeable the 28-year-old has handed away following a street site visitors accident in Spain alongside along with his brother, Andre.
“Liverpool FC can be making no additional remark right now and request the privateness of Diogo and Andre’s household, pals, teammates and membership employees is revered as they attempt to come to phrases with an unimaginable loss.
“We are going to proceed to offer them with our full assist.”
Liverpool Soccer Membership are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025
Luis Montenegro, Portugal Prime Minister
“The information of the loss of life of Diogo Jota, an athlete who enormously honoured Portugal’s title, and his brother is surprising and tragic. I prolong my deepest condolences to their household. It’s a unhappy day for soccer and for nationwide and worldwide sports activities.”
Portuguese Soccer Federation
“The Portuguese Soccer Federation and all the Portuguese soccer neighborhood are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning.
“Diogo Jota was not solely a implausible participant with nearly 50 caps for the nationwide group, but in addition a rare one that was revered by all his teammates and opponents. He had a contagious pleasure and was a reference level in his personal neighborhood … We’ve got misplaced two champions. Their deaths characterize irreparable losses for Portuguese soccer, and we are going to do every little thing we will to honour their legacy each day.”
Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool participant
“Devastating information about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Ideas are with everybody of their household & pals, particularly his spouse Rute & their three beautiful children.”
Ruben Neves, Portugal and Al Hilal midfielder
“They are saying that we solely lose folks after we overlook them. I’ll always remember you … FC Porto is in mourning.
“It’s with shock and deep remorse that we ship our heartfelt condolences to the household and pals of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was additionally our athlete within the youth ranks. Relaxation in peace.”
Sporting CP
“The world of soccer is poorer. Sporting CP expresses its sorrow on the loss of life of Portuguese worldwide Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Our deepest condolences exit to the entire household at this troublesome time.”
