Who is Diogo Jota's wife? Star married childhood sweetheart days before death
His brother also died in the crash. The 28-year-old married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 10 days ago, tying the knot in Porto, Portugal, after over 13 years of dating - with Cardoso writing: "My dreams came true," on an Instagram post just three days ago. Jota responded, writing: "But I'm the lucky one".
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On Thursday, news began to emerge that Jota had been involved in a crash and that he and his brother were killed, which the club has confirmed. Since becoming aware of the news, LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Steven Gerrard are just a few to have paid tribute.
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The club had asked for privacy and stated that it would make no further comment than what it had already said, stating that it would support Jota's family: his wife and their three children.
Who is Diogo Jota's wife?
Jota met Rute Cardoso in middle school. They remained in a relationship throughout high school, moving from Portugal to Spain and England together as he pursued his soccer career.
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The two first moved to England when Jota joined Wolverhampton Wanderers from Atletico Madrid on loan, before joining the Championship team permanently in 2018 following its promotion to the Premier League. Two years later, the pair moved to Liverpool after he was recruited by Jurgen Klopp.
Jota and Rute Cardoso were married just days ago -Credit:Instagram/Diogo Jota
After joining Liverpool, Diogo and Rute welcomed their first child, Denis, before having a second son two years later, Duarte. The couple welcomed a third child, a daughter, earlier this year, with her name not publicly known.
The couple posted several images of their luxurious wedding in Porto, Portugal, where they had both grown up, after marrying on June 22, 2025.
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Rute regularly attends Liverpool and Portugal matches. Over the past few years, it's believed she has become close friends with the wives of Alisson Becker and Alexis Mac Allister.
Jota's wedding took place on June 22
Sadly, Jota's death was confirmed on Thursday morning. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," the club said.
"The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.
"Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.
"We will continue to provide them with our full support."
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