Diogo Jota's heartbreaking final social media post just hours before tragedy
The Portuguese winger, 28, died following a tragic car crash which also claimed the life of his brother, Andre Silva.
The football star was just married two weeks ago and had won the league with Liverpool back in May. Diogo Jota. Pic: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images
The horror collision happened in Spain, just off the province of Zamora on the A-52 road.
In his final post on social media, Jota shared a video from his wedding to long-term partner Rute Cardoso, which took place on June 22.
In the caption, the tragic footballer wrote: 'A day we will never forget.' View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Diogo Jota (@diogoj_18)
The couple started their relationship in 2012, with Jota popping the question in 2022. They also share three children together.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the tragedy.
They said: 'The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning. Pic: Instagram/Rute Cardoso
'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.
'On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation and myself, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and Andre, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.'
They added: 'The Portuguese Football Federation has asked UEFA to hold a minute's silence ahead of our national team's match against Spain in the Women's European Championship on Thursday.
'We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.'
Jota was part of Liverpool's Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances.
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