On his personal page, striker Cristiano Ronaldo sent his condolences to Diogo Jota’s family, after the Liverpool speedster and his younger brother died in a tragic accident.
Ronaldo’s welcome speech to Diogo Jota
“It’s hard to understand. Just recently, we were wearing the same Portuguese shirt. Just recently, you were just married. I want to send my condolences to your family, your wife and your children. I hope they will be strong and bright in this life. I know you will always be with them. Forever Diogo and Andre. We miss you so much”, Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on his personal page.
On the morning of July 3, the football world was shocked by the news that Diogo Jota and his younger brother (midfielder Andre Silva of Penefiel Club) died in a horrific traffic accident in Zamora, Sanabria (Spain).
The two brothers’ sled exploded before they were passing at high speed, then lost control, went off the road and caught fire fiercely. Diogo Jota and Andre Silva both died in the accident because they did not react to get out of the car. It was a morning that Portuguese football will never forget, when a pillar, and a potential factor, passed away forever.
Diogo Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo just won the 2024 – 2025 Nations League with Portugal after defeating Spain in the final. In the Portuguese national team jersey, Jota and Ronaldo have conquered the Nations League twice, reached the quarter-finals of EURO 2024 and the 2022 World Cup.
The Lamborghini on fire at the accident scene laughs at Diogo Jota and his younger brother’s death
The world mourns Diogo Jota
Diogo Jota was loved by many colleagues and loved for his professionalism and dedication. He has played for Liverpool since 2020 after moving from Wolverhampton Wanderers. After 5 seasons, Diego Jota has made 182 appearances for the Merseyside team, with 65 goals and 26 assists.
Diogo Jota has won the Premier League (2024 – 2025), the League Cup and the FA Cup (2021 – 2022) with Liverpool.
Former Portugal coach Fernando Santos shared: “”It’s difficult to talk about Diogo Jota at the moment. Everything is no longer important. He first played with me at 22 years old. Even though he played with the best player in the world, Diogo Jota always had a place for himself”.
Mr. Pedro Proenca, head of the Portuguese Football Federation, shared: “The Portuguese Football Federation and the whole of Portuguese football are deeply saddened by the departure of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
Not only was Diogo Jota a great player, with almost 50 appearances for the national team, he was also an extraordinary person, respected by all his teammates and opponents. He was a person who spread joy and was a shining example in the community. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva is a complex and irreparable loss for Portuguese football and we will do everything to honor their legacy every day”.
Former centre-back Pepe expressed his condolences for the two Portuguese colleagues: “I am very sad to hear of the death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. It is a great loss.
To deal with this deep pain, I would like to send my most sincere condolences to their families, friends and all those who loved them. May they rest in peace”.
