Jota Tribute: UK Deputy PM Cries; Ronaldo, LeBron Express Shock
/ Jul 03, 2025, 09:45PM IST
The UK mourns the tragic loss of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, killed in a fiery crash in Spain. British Deputy PM Angela Rayner paid tribute, calling it a heartbreaking loss, as her emotional words played over visuals of Jota. Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James also honoured Jota, joining a wave of global grief. Liverpool FC and Portugal's football federation hailed Jota as a champion on and off the field, as devastated fans flood social media with tributes.
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- Time of India
Diogo Jota didn't fly back to the UK for this reason — took a long drive and suffered a fatal crash
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