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South Wales Argus
17 minutes ago
- South Wales Argus
Jamie Carragher pays tribute to Diogo Jota after death
The 28-year-old Portuguese forward died in the accident in the early hours of Thursday morning (July 3) near Zamora, in northwestern Spain. His brother, Andre Silva, 26, also died in the accident, who was also a professional footballer, with the Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel. Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children, just last month. Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids 💔 — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 3, 2025 He recently posted pictures on social media of the ceremony, which took place on June 22. Jota joined Liverpool in 2020, after a stint in the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers. He helped the club win the FA Cup, League Cup and most recently the Premier League title this season. Jamie Carragher pays tribute to Diogo Jota Jamie Carragher, 47, played for Liverpool his entire career, between 1996 and 2013, and now works as a pundit. Sharing a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) he wrote: "Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. "Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids." In a similar post on Instagram, he shared: "Absolutely devastated by the sad news about Diogo Jota 💔Thoughts are with his wife Rute & their three kids". Fans, social media accounts, celebrities and more have also paid tribute to the football star. Piers Morgan said: "Desperately sad news coming out of Spain that Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, 28, has died, along with his brother, in a car accident in Zamora. He only got married 2 weeks ago. Heart-breaking." Recommended reading: Former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville said: "That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. All my love and best wishes to his family." Football journalist Fabrizio Romano said: "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."
Western Telegraph
21 minutes ago
- Western Telegraph
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies after Lamborghini bursts into flames in Spain
Tributes from the football world and beyond flooded in for the 28-year-old father of three, who had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days ago. Jota was found dead alongside his brother Andre Silva following the crash on the A-52 in Palacios de Sanabria near the city of Zamora at 12.40am on Thursday. Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025 Police said they were investigating the possibility that the Lamborghini left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking. Liverpool said the club was 'devastated' by the news and that it was an 'unimaginable loss'. The Portuguese Football Federation also said it was 'devastated' to learn of the deaths, adding: 'Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football.' Police said no other vehicles were involved in the incident. Liverpool fans started leaving tributes outside Anfield on Thursday morning – with flowers being laid with messages including 'Thanks for everything, Diogo'. A picture of Diogo Jota at Anfield Stadium (Peter Byrne/PA) Jota was part of Liverpool's Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances. He joined the Merseyside club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 – winning three major trophies. Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo said he wishes Jota's family 'all the strength in the world' following the Liverpool forward's death. A translated version of his message on Instagram said: 'Doesn't make any sense. 'Just now we were together in the national team, just now you were married. 'To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. 'I know you will always be with them. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you.' In its own statement, the Portuguese national team said: 'Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents. 'He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.' Jota and his wife got together in 2013, it has been reported, and have three children together – two sons and a daughter who was born in November. He frequently shared pictures of him and his family on his Instagram account, while his wife has posted images of their holidays in Dubai and Lapland. They also have three pet beagles. On Wednesday, Jota and Cardoso, 28, posted video footage of their wedding, with the caption: 'A day we will never forget.' Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told the Commons the whole House 'is heartbroken by this news', adding: 'I wanted to send our sympathies to his family on behalf of the whole House.' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Jota's death was 'devastating news' and 'there are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, and non-fans, who will also be shocked by this'. Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram said he was 'heartbroken' by the news and that Jota's death was a 'huge loss to our city and the world of football'.
BBC News
25 minutes ago
- BBC News
Howey selects himself second in Newcastle centre-back list
It is time for the second part of former Newcastle defender Steve Howey's countdown of the best centre-backs to represent the Magpies over the past 50 in at three is Darren Peacock. Over four seasons, he amassed 176 appearances and helped the Magpies to consecutive runner-up finishes. "He was a defender's defender," said Howey, who played alongside Peacock. "He'd be criticised, of course, because we conceded goals, but that's just how we played. It is difficult to mark three or four players." At number two, Howey chose himself. A product of Newcastle's youth academy, he became a key figure during the club's rise under Kevin Keegan in the 1990s. Howey made nearly 240 appearances for the Magpies and was instrumental in their promotion to the Premier League in 1993."Sometimes you have to back yourself, and I am going to shove myself in there," he said. "From somebody who wasn't a defender, to become a defender, in one on ones I wasn't too bad, and I did like to bring the ball out. I could pass." Listen to Howey's selections hereOr come back later on Thursday to discover who Howey considers the best centre-back to play for Newcastle United.
