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Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
WATCH: Mohammed Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota after taking Jamie Smith's wicket at Lord's during IND vs ENG 3rd Test
India seamer Mohammed Siraj pulled out a heartwarming tribute for Portugal and Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last week. The pacer had snapped up England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for 51 at Lord's during the second day of the 3rd Test match and then paid his respects to Jota. As soon as he got the wicket, Siraj gestured the number 20 with both hands and then pointed towards the heavens. The '20' gesture was because Jota used to wear jersey number 20 when playing for Liverpool. This is also not the first time Siraj had brought out a celebration linked with football with the India pacer frequently doing the famous Cristiano Ronaldo 'Siuuu' celebration as well. Jota's death at the age of 28 was received with shock and grief around the world of football and beyond. The crashed occured near Zamora in northwestern Spain and a statement from the Provincial Council confirmed the deaths on the A-52 (Palacios de Sanabria). 𝐍𝐨 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐒𝐏 😉#JamieSmith survived once, but no escape this time from #MohammedSiraj! 👀 Will #TeamIndia bundle England out under 400? 🤔#ENGvIND 👉 3rd TEST, DAY 2 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉 — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 11, 2025 Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who played for Penafiel in the Portuguese second division, were believed to have been driving to a ferry in Spain to travel to Britain when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames after midnight on Thursday. They were buried in their hometown of Gondomar in northern Portugal on Saturday. The Liverpool forward was a part of the UEFA Nations League-winning Portugal squad, led by Ronaldo, and also played in the final against Spain. After the 40-year-old Ronaldo scored the equaliser and exited the field with an injury before the end of 90 minutes, Jota came on as a substitute for the last 15 minutes of extra time before Portugal clinched the title 5-3 on penalties. Ronaldo was among the plethora of figures from the football world who expressed grief. 'It doesn't make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.'
Irish Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Spanish police release Diogo Jota statement shedding new light on tragic crash
Spanish authorities have indicated for the first time that Liverpool star Diogo Jota is believed to have been behind the wheel of the Lamborghini involved in the fatal crash that claimed the lives of the footballer and his brother André Silva. The police have also said that initial tests hint that the 28-year-old Jota may have been in excess of the permitted speed limit on that particular stretch of the motorway, as per the Mirror. Jota and his younger sibling, 26, were laid to rest on Saturday after their deaths in the early hours of Thursday morning near Zamora, Spain. The tragedy occured shortly after Jota had wed his long-time partner Rute Cardoso on June 22, with whom he has three children. Tributes from across the world have flooded in ever since. In what is only their second formal communication since the last week's incident on the A-52 by Zamora, close to the Portuguese border, the Civil Guard said: "The expert report is still being worked on and finalised. "Among other things traffic police from the Zamora branch of the Civil Guard are studying the tread marked by one of the wheels of the vehicle. "Everything is also pointing to a possible high excess of speed over the permitted speed on that stretch of the motorway. 'All the tests carried out for the moment point to the driver of the crash vehicle being Diogo Jota. The expert police report when it is finalised will be handed over to a court in Puebla de Sanabria.' Liverpool's squad arrived at Kirkby for their initial pre-season training on Tuesday morning. This comes just three days after the funeral of their colleague in Portugal. Mohamed Salah shared a moving tribute on social media saying he would struggle with the absence of Jota as the team gathered again. "I am truly lost for words," the Egyptian star posted last week. "Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break. Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back." Head coach Arne Slot expressed that the sense of loss is overwhelming, saying: "He was a loved one to all of us." Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota for Liverpool in 2020, also shared his sorrow on Instagram. The Merseyside club's summer schedule included a friendly against Preston North End at Deepdale this coming Sunday. Nevertheless, whether the game will proceed remains uncertain, with Slot due to consult with the players about their willingness to play in the fixture or not.
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Police issue new Diogo Jota statement shedding light on tragic car crash
Police issue new Diogo Jota statement shedding light on tragic car crash Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died on Thursday following a car crash in Spain, with the police now providing an update on the circumstances surrounding the incident Tributes have been paid for Diogo Jota following his death at the age of 28 (Image: Getty Images ) For the first time, Spanish police have suggested that "everything is pointing" towards Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota being behind the wheel of the Lamborghini supercar in which he and his brother André Silva tragically lost their lives last Thursday. Preliminary tests indicate that the 28-year-old may have been driving above the speed limit on that particular stretch of motorway. The heartbreaking funeral for Jota and his younger brother, aged 26, took place on Saturday morning. In their second official statement since the horrific crash on the A-52 near Zamora, close to Spain's north-western border with Portugal, the Civil Guard stated: "The expert report is still being worked on and finalised." They added that traffic police from the Zamora branch of the Civil Guard are examining the tyre marks left by one of the vehicle's wheels. They also noted that: "Among other things traffic police from the Zamora branch of the Civil Guard are studying the tread marked by one of the wheels of the vehicle. Everything is also pointing to a possible high excess of speed over the permitted speed on that stretch of the motorway. "All the tests carried out for the moment point to the driver of the crash vehicle being Diogo Jota. The expert police report when it is finalised will be handed over to a court in Puebla de Sanabria," reports the Mirror. Liverpool players returned to pre-season training at Kirkby on Tuesday morning, just three days after attending their team-mate's funeral in Portugal. Article continues below Reds stars including Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson and new signing Jeremie Frimpong were photographed arriving for the opening day of preparations for the forthcoming season with the club still grieving. Salah confessed in an emotional social media message that he would struggle to comprehend Jota's absence when the squad reassembled. "I am truly lost for words," he posted last week. "Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break. Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back." Manager Arne Slot described the "sense of shock is absolute", stating: "He was a loved one to all of us." Former boss Jurgen Klopp, who brought Jota to Anfield in 2020, posted on Instagram: "This is a moment where I struggle. There must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it." The deaths of Jota and Andre Silva have stunned the football community with devastating tributes pouring in from throughout the sport. Article continues below Liverpool's opening pre-season fixture was due to be against Preston North End at Deepdale this Sunday. Nevertheless, a decision about whether the match will proceed remains undecided with manager Arne Slot planning to consult his squad about their willingness to participate.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Police issue new statement on tragic crash which killed Diogo Jota and brother
Spanish police have said for the first time 'everything is pointing' to Liverpool star Diogo Jota driving the Lamborghini supercar he and his football brother André Silva crashed and died in last Thursday. And they also say tests carried out so far appear to indicate the 28-year-old dad-of-three was driving 'way in excess' of the speed limit. In only their second official statement since last week's horror crash on the A-52 near Zamora close to Spain's north-west border with Portugal, the Civil Guard said: 'The expert report is still being worked on and finalised. 'Among other things traffic police from the Zamora branch of the Civil Guard are studying the tread marked by one of the wheels of the vehicle. Everything is also pointing to a possible high excess of speed over the permitted speed on that stretch of the motorway. 'All the tests carried out for the moment point to the driver of the crash vehicle being Diogo Jota. The expert police report when it is finalised will be handed over to a court in Puebla de Sanabria.' Overnight a Spanish road safety expert said the acid green £180,000 Lamborghini Huracan Jota and his brother were in was going 'very fast.' Liverpool players have reported for their first day of pre-season training at Kirkby on Tuesday morning just 72 hours after attending the funeral of their team-mate in Portugal. Reds stars including Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson and new signing Jeremie Frimpong were pictured driving to the first day of preparation for the upcoming campaign with the club still in mourning. The deaths of Jota and Andre Silva have shocked the footballing world with heartbreaking tributes paid from across the game. and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. check back regularly for updates on this developing story. on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
Dublin Live
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Cast halt Oasis support performance to pay tribute to Diogo Jota in moving speech
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info In a heartfelt moment during their set on the Oasis tour, Cast paused their performance to pay a poignant homage to the late Diogo Jota. Standing before fans at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, Cast's lead singer and fervent Liverpool supporter John Power said, "This is Walkaway. This one is for Diogo Jota. Take it easy brother." The touching lyrics of the song echo sentiments of perseverance and letting go with lines including: "And now you must believe me, you never lose your dreams, so now you must believe me," coupled with the refrain, "Just walk away, walk away, walk away. That's what they say, what they say, what they say. You gotta walk away." As support to Richard Ashcroft, Cast is joining in on the large-scale Oasis stadium tour that's rolling through UK cities such as Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Edinburgh, and will also include a stop in Dublin at Croke Park, reports the Mirror. Notably, their song 'Walkaway' was picked by the BBC for the emotional ending to its broadcast of England's semi-final match in Euro 96. The sudden passing of Jota comes after he and his brother Andre suffered a horrific motor accident in Spain. The brothers died when their car burst into flames following a tyre blowout, which happened as they were overtaking another vehicle on the A-52, just 70 miles west of Valladolid. The tragedy struck mere days after Diogo tied the knot with his partner, Rute Cardoso. (Image: Getty Images) Sadly, a blown tyre led to Diogo and his brother Andre's vehicle spinning off the roadway before engulfing in flames. A fire broke out around 12.40am, spreading to nearby vegetation before being extinguished by firefighters with support from the Civil Guard. Medical officials confirmed the death of the car's two occupants shortly after arriving at the scene. The identities of the pair were initially unknown to police, who only had the vehicle's licence plate for reference. Diogo had wed Rute, mother to his three children, just ten days prior and expressed feeling like "the luckiest man in the world" following their nuptials. Heartbreakingly, Rute was tasked with identifying her childhood sweetheart post-mortem. Rute informed police that Jota and his brother intended to stay overnight in Benavente before continuing their journey to Santander on Thursday, aiming to catch a ferry to Portsmouth, as per Portuguese reports. Psychological support was sought for Jota's wife, and any personal belongings salvaged from the Lamborghini fire were handed over to her. It was a relative of the brothers who raised the alarm when they failed to arrive in Benavente, and later, documentation confirmed they were Portuguese citizens. Liverpool, Jota's former team, released a heartfelt statement: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. 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." The Portuguese forward joined the Reds from Wolves in 2020, netting 65 goals in 182 appearances, including six during their Premier League title-winning campaign last season. Jota also claimed the FA Cup and League Cup with Liverpool, in addition to two Nations League titles with Portugal. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
