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Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘It doesn't make sense…': Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal teammate's death in tragic car crash
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo paid a heartfelt tribute to his national teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car crash while holidaying in Spain with his brother, Andre Silva. Jota and Silva suffered the horrific accident in Zamora, with local authorities first confirming the news. A statement from Zamora Provincial Council read: 'Two young people die in an accident on the A-52 (Palacios de Sanabria). 'The Rionegro del Puente Fire Station (Northern Zone of the @DiputacionZA Consortium) responded. The vehicle caught fire, and the flames spread to the vegetation. 'They were 28 and 26 years old. RIP.' 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. Jota is survived by his wife, Rute Cardoso, whom he married only two weeks ago in a ceremony in Porto and three children. Não faz sentido. Ainda agora estávamos juntos na Seleção, ainda agora tinhas casado. À tua familia, à tua mulher e aos teus filhos, envio os meus sentimentos e desejo-lhes toda a força do mundo. Sei que estarás sempre com eles. Descansem em Paz, Diogo e André. Vamos todos sentir… — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 3, 2025 Ronaldo wrote: '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.' Jota made 49 appearances for Portugal since his debut in 2019 and joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2020, making 182 appearances for the club. Jota scored 65 goals and provided 26 assists for Liverpool, contributing to two Premier League titles, including the recently concluded 2024-25 season. 'Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,' a club statement read. '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 Football Federation also stated that they have requested that the UEFA observe a minute's silence before the national team's match against Spain in the Women's European Championship on Thursday.
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Diogo Jota dead – Robbie Keane and Katie McCabe lead Irish tributes after Liverpool star's tragic passing
ROBBIE Keane and Katie McCabe have led Irish tributes after the tragic death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota. The Portugese forward and his fellow footballer brother Andre Advertisement 7 He helped Portugal win the Nations League only last month Credit: Getty 7 Snooker legend Ken Doherty also expressed his shock upon hearing the news Credit: Getty 7 Ireland captain McCabe called Jota's death 'heartbreaking' 7 Doherty shared this photo of Jota visiting the Crucible Credit: @kendoherty1997 Ken Doherty shared an image of the tragic ace visiting the home of the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield. Meanwhile McCabe conveyed her shock by reposting a black and white photo of the 28-year-old, adding the caption "Heartbreaking". The crash occurred on the A52, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria at around 12:40am. The dad-of-three star was in a Lamborghini with his brother when the vehicle went off the road and caught fire. Advertisement Read More On Diogo Jota Cops said they believe one of the supercar's tyres burst. Both men were found dead at the scene, according to the Zamora Provincial Council. Liverpool FC Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Breaking Breaking Live Blog They added that everyone at the club is still coming to terms with the "unimaginable loss". The Portuguese national football team have said they are 'devastated' by the Diogo Jota's tragic final post revealed just hours before dying in car crash They added that he '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'. Jota had got married just 10 days ago to his longterm partner Rute Cardoso and the couple have three children, Dinis, Durate, and a daughter who was born in 2024. Advertisement The couple shared pictures of themselves in front of the altar with their kids on their big day. In the caption, they said: 'June 22, 2025. Yes to forever.' The Instagram post received over 190,000 likes and over 1,000 comments. 7 McCabe called this morning's news 'heartbreaking' Credit: @katie_mccabe11 7 Robbie Keane labelled it 'devastating' Credit: @robbiekeane Advertisement 7 Keane is currently managing Hungarian side Ferencváros Credit: Getty Tributes have been flooding in for the star, with ex-player and pundit Gary Neville saying: "That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. All my love and best wishes to his family." TV presenter Piers Morgan wrote: "He only got married two weeks ago. Heartbreaking." FC Advertisement "It is with shock and deep regret that we send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our youth player. May they rest in peace." Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher posted on Instagram: 'Absolutely devastated by the sad news about Diogo Jota. Thoughts are with his wife Rute and their three kids.'
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Diogo Jota dead at 28 as Liverpool star killed in car crash
Diogo Jota dead at 28 as Liverpool star killed in car crash The Portguese international has reportedly died after a car accident in Spain Jota has reportedly been killed in a car accident in Spain Liverpool star Diogo Jota has been killed in a car accident, according to reports in Portugal. The Portuguese forward was reportedly travelling in a car in the Spanish province of Zamora when the vehicle left the road. Jota - who won the Premier League title with Liverpool last season - was just 28 years old. Tragically, it comes just two weeks after he married his long-term girlfriend Rute Cardoso. A post on X from the Zamora Provincial Council read: 'Two young people have died in an accident on the A-52 (Palacios de Sanabria). Article continues below 'The Rionegro del Puente Fire Station responded. The vehicle caught fire and the flames spread to the vegetation. 'They were 28 and 26 years old. RIP.' This is a developing story - more to follow.
