Tribute: 'His Name Is Diogo'
Since the heartbreaking news of Liverpool and Portugal international Diogo Jota's passing, an overwhelming wave of emotion has swept through football fans and communities around the world.
William 'deeply saddened' at Liverpool forward Diogo Jota's death
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— Standard News (@standardnews)
July 4, 2025
His death is more than the loss of a gifted athlete — it is the silencing of a bright soul, a devoted father, a loving husband, and a brother deeply cherished.
Oasis dedicated the song 'Live Forever' to Diogo Jota during their tour tonight.
📸
@_NickNewell_
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt)
July 4, 2025
When Luis Diaz was dealing with the kidnapping of his father by the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN.
Diogo Jota was there to honor Diaz by holding up his shirt after scoring, in a sign of support.
An incredible teammate and human ❤️
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— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)
July 4, 2025
As tributes flood from teammates, coaches, fans, and even rival supporters, one truth rings painfully clear: Jota was not just a footballer. He was a man whose life meant so much more than goals and glory.
João Cancelo and Rúben Neves during the moment of silence for Diogo Jota and André Silva ❤️
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@DAZNFootball
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— B/R Football (@brfootball)
July 4, 2025
Portuguese players Nuno Borges and Francisco Cabral were given permission to alter the Wimbledon all-white dress code to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
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— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)
July 4, 2025
Remember how Liverpool's fans sang to him that he brings them victory and he wears number 20. The number which is immortalized by the Reds.
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Liverpool have announced that the number 20 will be immortalised.
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— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX)
July 3, 2025
É oficial: o Liverpool retirou a camisola 20, de forma a imortalizar Diogo Jota. Em 133 anos de história, é a primeira vez que o histórico clube inglês toma uma decisão deste género.
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— 24Horas (@24horaspt)
July 4, 2025
It's hard to process a tragedy like this. Hearing stories of his dedication to his children, his quiet strength, his humility off the pitch.
El funeral de Diogo Jota y su hermano André será el sábado, según medios
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— La Era Digital (@LaEraDigital7)
July 4, 2025
What adds discomfort is how this grief is being debated online, especially in the Middle East. Some voices have asked: how can we mourn Jota when children are dying every day in Gaza? But the truth is, grief is not a competition.
Diogo Jota loved watching his brother André play football ❤️
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— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK)
July 4, 2025
Humanity does not ask us to choose between compassion for one tragedy or another. We can hold space for all loss. For the voiceless in Gaza. For Jota's parents, who have now lost their sons. For every heart that has broken silently this year.
I find it hard to put it into words tbh
Day's later and I'm quite speechless,
Life can be taken away in an instant
RIP Diogo Jota ❤️
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— WRAGGY🏴🦁 (@itzwraggy)
July 4, 2025
Ironically, the day following Jota and his brother's death was the 4th of July. Of course, I don't mean here the Independence Day. I mean, the song. It is translating all feelings.
قائد ليفربول السابق جوردن هندرسون يصل إلى الأنفيلد لكي يعزي في وفاة ديجو جوتا❤️
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— Waleed🇵🇸 (@Waleed_AlRamahi)
July 4, 2025
Sufjan Stevens dedicated this song, which was released in 2015, to reflect on everything related to the loss of his mother. Mixed and complicated emotions and questions about life and death.
I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break. Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go…
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— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah)
July 4, 2025
"Well you do enough talk
My little hawk, why do you cry?
Tell me what did you learn from the Tillamook burn?
Or the Fourth of July?
We're all gonna die"
Should we celebrate life or mourn death? Maybe both. Maybe the best tribute is to embrace the warmth, the joy, the humanity, and the memories.
ديجو جوتا:
"أنا والد ل طفلين وقريبا 3، دائما احاول ان اكون مثال يحتذى به عندما أعود إلى المنزل
احيانا اريد ان احصل على الراحه ولكني اريد رويتهم سعيدين ولعب كرة القدم احيانا معهم🥹"
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— Waleed🇵🇸 (@Waleed_AlRamahi)
July 4, 2025
Legacy is immortal and alive.
Rest in peace, Jota and Andrea. You were loved more than you could ever know.
Sheamus pays tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident today 🙏
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— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia)
July 3, 2025
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