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Fox News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Liverpool star Diogo Jota believed to be speeding before deadly crash in Spain, police investigation reveals
Diogo Jota, the Liverpool star who died along with his brother in a car crash last week, was traveling over the speed limit, authorities in Spain said Tuesday. The Spanish Civil Guard's investigation is still ongoing, but they said their belief is that Jota was driving too fast in his Lamborghini before a tire burst, forcing the car off-course. The investigation also led to the belief that Jota was the one driving. There was no indication from the police as to who was driving, Jota or André Silva. The Lamborghini burst into flames on the Spanish highway near Zamora in northwestern Spain, killing the brothers in a tragedy that shocked the soccer world. Jota was 28 and Silva was 25. Players from Liverpool, as well as Portugal's national team, were present at the funeral for the brothers on Saturday. Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool's captain, carried a red floral arrangement in the shape of a soccer shirt with Jota's No. 20 on it with white flowers. Andrew Robertson, another Liverpool teammate, held a similar arrangement with Silva's No. 30, which he wore with his Portuguese club Penafiel. Many others in the soccer world, including Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias, were at the funeral over the weekend. "These are really, really sad days, as you can imagine," Portugal's national team coach Roberto Martinez said at the funeral, via FOX Sports. "But today we showed we are a large, close family. … Their spirit will be with us forever." The brothers were reportedly heading to board a boat from northern Spain to England, where Jota would rejoin his Liverpool squad following summer break. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," the team said in a statement Thursday. "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." Cristiano Ronaldo, a Team Portugal legend, also reacted to the tragic news. "Doesn't make any sense," he said in an Instagram post. "Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you were married. To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. Jota had 47 goals over 123 appearances with Liverpool. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Diogo Jota's funeral draws Liverpool and Portugal players, who join family in mourning
Players from Liverpool and Portugal's national team have joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of a soccer shirt with Jota's number 20 in white. Close friend and Liverpool teammate Andrew Robertson carried a similar arrangement with the number 30, the number worn by Jota's brother, André Silva, who played for Portuguese club Penafiel. Liverpool coach Arne Slot was part of the Liverpool contingent. Portugal international Rúben Neves served as a pallbearer for Jota a day after playing for Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in the United States. "More than a friendship, we're family, and we're not going to stop being family just because you've decided to sign a contract a little further away from us," he said. Portugal's national team coach Roberto Martínez and several other top Portuguese players also attended, including Manchester City duo Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias and Manchester United's Bruno Fernándes. "These are really, really sad days, as you can imagine," Martínez said. "But today we showed we are a large, close family. … Their spirit will be with us forever." The service was held at Igreja Matriz church in the Portuguese town of Gondomar near Porto, where Jota had a home. The last time many of his friends in football made the trip to Porto was two weeks prior, for Jota's wedding. Rute Cardoso, who married her childhood sweetheart Jota only weeks before the fatal crash, arrived with relatives. Hundreds of residents of Gondomar, a small town in northern Portugal where Jota grew up, gathered outside. The private service was presided over by the Bishop of Porto, Manuel Linda. In an emotional homily addressed to Jota's parents, his wife and their three young children, the bishop said "solidarity in love is always stronger than death". The church was filled to capacity and a couple of dozen people followed the service via loudspeaker from outside. Afterwards, the coffins were carried to the cemetery next to the church. Jota's death at the age of 28 sent shock waves through the world of soccer and beyond. The brothers 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. Police suspected a tyre had burst but are investigating the cause of the crash, which did not involve another vehicle, they said. Reuters/AP
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Diogo Jota mourners turn on Cristiano Ronaldo saying they are 'sad' and 'disappointed' that he didn't go to funeral
In the Portuguese cemetery of Gondomar, where Diogo Jota and his brother were laid to rest today, the smell of flowers is overpowering. Liverpool winger Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, were killed when their Lamborghini crashed in the early hours of Thursday morning in northern Spain. Just 11 days before, Jota married his childhood sweetheart Rute Cardoso, also 28, who is the mother of his two sons Dinis, four, and Duarte, two as well as his baby daughter Mafalda, who is just eight months old. Almost every person who spoke to the Mail told of their anguish at the thought of the brother's parents losing two sons and of Jota's new bride losing the love of her life. But while his distraught family and the whole of Portugal mourned, one notable face was missing - Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's talismanic striker, was not at the funeral or the wake. This afternoon, furious mourners criticised the Portugal captain for not attending. Liliana Monteito, 44, paid her respects to Jota and his brother at the cemetery after the funeral with her son Paulo, 16. Liliana told MailOnline: 'He's the captain of the team. It's really sad to see all the [players from] Liverpool come here to Portugal but [from] the Portuguese team, only a few players come. I saw many fake videos of him coming here but it didn't happen. 'I feel there was low support from the Portuguese team. It's really, really sad for the family and also for Portugal.' After the funeral, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said: 'These are really, really sad days, as you can imagine. 'But today we showed we are a large, close family. We are Portugal and it was esssential for us that for Andre Silva and Diogo Jota, we are together and we will always be together. 'Their spirit will be with us forever.' However, Liliana said the fact Ronaldo and other members of the Portugal squad did not come told another story. She said: 'We didn't see a team. Not at all.' Other fans told MailOnline at their sadness that their greatest player had not shown his support in this most tragic hour. Portugal fan Ines Almeida was seen in tears at Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's wake yesterday. Today, she watched the funeral from the road in front of the church. She said she was angry at the Portuguese captain for not showing his face. Porto fan Martim Fonseca, who also stood outside the church, said: 'It's a surprise we didn't see him here. It's sad.' Ines is seen wrapped in the Portuguese flag as she appeared emotional during a public wake for Jota and his brother Andre on Friday Portugal fan Carla Matos was watching the funeral with her son Alfonso and husband Paulo. She said her son was 'disappointed' that Ronaldo wasn't at the funeral. Carla added: 'We are very upset. I'm surprised he didn't come.' Cristiano has been holidaying Majorca, with videos supposedly showing him swimming of the coast of the Meditterranean island, Majorcan newspaper Ultima Hora reported on Friday. It went on to report the Portuguese star had been seen in the upmarket resort of Illetes on Majorca's south-west coastline and the port of Andratx on board his £5.5 million 88-feet long Azimut Grande yacht. Cristiano last holidayed in Majorca with his family three years ago. Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson and manager Arne Slot travelled to Portugal to pay their respects, while other teammates including Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott joined them. Manchester City 's Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias and Manchester United 's back Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes all Portuguese national team players, were among the footballers who packed into the church this morning - the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar. Portugal internationals Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves, seen in tears on Friday night before their Club World Cup clash in Orlando, also made it to the church on time along with Portugal manager Roberto Martinez. Thousands lined the streets today to pay tribute to the two brothers from Gondomar, near Porto. When the Liverpool team arrived, they were greeted with applause from the crowd. The Penafiel team, who Jota's brother Andre wore the number 30 shirt for, received a similar welcome. The crowds fell silent at 10am today as the Jota family bore the two brothers' coffins into the parish church. Jota's wife of just 11 days, Rute Cardoso, 28, had to be held up by a friend as she wept and clung onto her husband's casket. Dressed completely in white less than two weeks after their wedding, she clutched a cream-coloured rose as she bravely walked past the crowds into the church. During the service, the bishop of Porto, Manuel Linda spoke directly to Jota's children, who didn't not attend the service. He said: 'Dear Dinis, Mafalda and Duarte, children who are not here. 'Right now you suffer immensely or maybe not because you don't realise it. I will pray a lot for you. 'Those who suffer a lot are your mother and your grandparents. Seeing the remains of a child must be a great torment, but when there are two coffins there are no words. 'But there are feelings. We are here to say that we also suffer a lot. We are here affectionately with you. It's human to cry.' He added: 'Your father married 11 days before this event. If it's hard to see an adult cry, it's harder to see a child. 'I send you a special greeting for your mother and grandparents. I'm with you but Jesus is also with you.' The brothers were buried in Gondomar's cemetery. Their family will hold a seventh day mass to share stories and pray for them on July 9.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Police called to Diogo Jota funeral over crowds of mourners taking photos of tragic star's grave
POLICE were called as crowds took pictures of Liverpool star Diogo Jota's grave after he was laid to rest alongside his brother Andre Silva. A joint- funeral for Jota, 28, and his brother André, 25, was held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church after Thursday's tragic car crash. 3 3 3 Police were initially called to the cemetery due to crowds of mourners taking photos at the graveside. After clearing the cemetery, the crowds were said to have returned moments later, according to reporters on the ground. Family, friends and Liverpool teammates said goodbye to Jota and his brother André at their funeral in Portugal. Liverpool stars Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson led mourners with two touching wreathes emblazoned with Diogo's number 20 and André's number 30. Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez spoke after the ceremony and described how the days since their tragic deaths had been 'really, really sad' but the funeral today showed 'we are a very large, close family'. Martinez went on to say it was 'essential' for Portugal to show 'we are together,' adding the brothers' spirits will be 'with us forever'. He said: 'So thank you very much for your messages and for your support and everything that we receive [from] all over the world. 'Today we are all one football family.' Liverpool manager Arne Slot was there with his players - including Reds stars Joe Gomez, Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister. Former teammates Jordan Henderson and James Milner were also in attendance. Some of Jota's international teammates present at the ceremony were Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, Chelsea's Joao Felix and Manchester City 's Bernardo Silva. A huge crowd of mourners gathered outside the church and showed support for the brothers' friends, family, coaches and teammates as they walked in procession. The service was private but a live audio feed was played outside the church. Addressing Jota's children, who were not at the service, as well as their mother and grandparents, the Gondomar priest was heard saying in the broadcast: "There are no words, but there are feelings. "We also suffer a lot and we are with you emotionally." Jota, along with brother André, died when his hired acid green £210,000 Lamborghini supercar suffered a suspected tyre blowout and crashed in a fireball on the A52 highway in Zamora province, northern Spain. The brothers were en route to the Spanish port city of Santander to catch a ferry to the UK after the Portugal star was urged not to travel by plane following lung surgery. Tributes have flooded in Cristiano Ronaldo, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and current Reds boss Arne Slot.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Family, friends and Liverpool teammates say final farewell at Diogo Jota & brother Andre's funeral after tragic crash
FAMILY, friends and Liverpool teammates said goodbye to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva's at their funeral in Portugal after Thursday's tragic car crash. Liverpool stars Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson led mourners with two touching wreathes emblazoned with Diogo's number 20 and André's number 30. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 A joint- funeral for Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 25, was held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church after the devastating crash. Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez spoke after the ceremony and described how the days since their tragic deaths had been 'really, really sad' but the funeral today showed 'we are a very large, close family'. Martinez went on to say it was 'essential' for Portugal to show 'we are together,' adding the brothers' spirits will be 'with us forever'. He said: 'So thank you very much for your messages and for your support and everything that we receive [from] all over the world. 'Today we are all one football family.' Liverpool manager Arne Slot was there with his players - including Reds stars Joe Gomez, Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister. Former teammates Jordan Henderson and James Milner were also in attendance. Some of Jota's international teammates present at the ceremony were Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, Chelsea's Joao Felix and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva. A huge crowd of mourners gathered outside the church and showed support for the brothers' friends, family, coaches and teammates as they walked in procession. The service was private but a live audio feed was played outside the church. Addressing Jota's children, who were not at the service, as well as their mother and grandparents, the Gondomar priest was heard saying in the broadcast: "There are no words, but there are feelings. "We also suffer a lot and we are with you emotionally." Jota, along with brother André, died when his hired acid green £210,000 Lamborghini supercar suffered a suspected tyre blowout and crashed in a fireball on the A52 highway in Zamora province, northern Spain. The brothers were en route to the Spanish port city of Santander to catch a ferry to the UK after the Portugal star was urged not to travel by plane following lung surgery. Tributes have flooded in since the horrific news, including from Jota's Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and current Reds boss Arne Slot. 6 minutes ago By Annabel Bate Head coach of the Portugal national team, Roberto Martinez, speaks to the media Head coach of the Portugal national team, Roberto Martinez, speaks to the media 18 minutes ago By Annabel Bate Liverpool player Conor Bradley (C) steps out of the church after funeral ceremony 30 minutes ago By Annabel Bate Portugal's head coach says the brothers' spirits 'will be with us forever' Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez has spoken outside the church where the brothers' funeral took place. He started by describing how the days since their tragic deaths had been "really, really sad" but the funeral today showed "we are a very large, close family". Martinez went on to say it was "essential" for Portugal to show "we are together," adding the brothers' spirits will be "with us forever". He said: "So thank you very much for your messages and for your support and everything that we receive [from] all over the world. "Today we are all one football family." 36 minutes ago By Annabel Bate Former Liverpool's Captain Jordan Henderson after funeral By Annabel Bate Liverpool FC players Ibrahima Konate, Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones leave the church Today, 11:37 By Annabel Bate Liverpool's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (C) leaves funeral Today, 11:36 By Annabel Bate Liverpool's team players step out of the church Today, 11:36 By Annabel Bate Liverpool manager Arne Slot leaves ceremony Today, 11:26 By Annabel Bate Jordan Henderson and James Milner leave funeral Today, 11:15 By Annabel Bate In Anfield, fans pay their respects outside stadium Today, 11:10 By Annabel Bate Ceremony ends The ceremony has ended. Church bells rang as the coffins were carried out. Mourners gathered inside the church are now leaving. Today, 10:53 By Annabel Bate Wreath from Wolves arrives at funeral Today, 10:36 By Annabel Bate Funeral service begins with prayer A live audio feed of the funeral is being played outside the church, with the service starting with the Lord's Prayer. Diogo Jota and André Silva's family are Catholic. A Gondomar priest told local media on Friday that Jota cared deeply about his faith. Today, 10:23 By Annabel Bate Crowds gathered while family and players walk in procession A huge crowd of mourners has gathered outside the church. They have been showing support for Jota and his brother Andre's friends, family, coaches and teammates who have been walking in procession. Today, 10:19 By Annabel Bate Mourners filing into church Today, 10:19 By Annabel Bate Family and friends gather in church for funeral Family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva are gathering inside the church for the funeral. The coffins have arrived. Today, 10:14 By Annabel Bate Former Liverpool's Captain Jordan Henderson arrives Today, 10:03 By Annabel Bate Chelsea's Renato Veiga arrives Today, 09:59 By Annabel Bate Liverpool players walk to the church Today, 09:57 By Annabel Bate Liverpool's Curtis Jones (C) and Technical Director Julian Ward (R) arrive Today, 09:54 By Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Arne Slot arrive Today, 09:54 By Annabel Bate Darwin Nunez, football player for Liverpool and Uruguay, and his partner Lorena Manas, arrive Today, 09:52 By Annabel Bate Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool FC, arrives with players and coaching staff Today, 09:50 By Annabel Bate Porto FC President Andre Villas-Boas arrives Today, 09:45 By Annabel Bate Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool's player Andrew Robertson arrive
