Jamie Carragher pays tribute to Diogo Jota after death
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 💔 pic.twitter.com/BSYBL5yVre — 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."
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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."
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