William ‘deeply saddened' at Liverpool forward Diogo Jota's death
Heir to the throne William, a passionate football fan and patron of the Football Association (FA), wrote a personal message on social media in tribute to the Portuguese international.
As part of the footballing family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him @LFC @Wolves. W
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 3, 2025
Jota, 28, was found dead on Thursday alongside his brother, Andre Silva, after their car went off a road near Zamora in Spain.
William, in a message signed W, wrote: 'As part of the footballing family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother.
'Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him @LFC @Wolves. W.'
Jota was part of Liverpool's Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances.
He married his his long term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children, just 11 days ago.
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