Football fans worldwide woke up to the tragic news of the passing of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota.
The Reds forward died in a car crash early on Thursday morning in a traffic accident.
The 28-year-old and his brother and fellow footballer, Andre, were involved in the fatal accident that occurred in Zamora, in northwestern Spain.
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… pic.twitter.com/H1qSTvPoQs
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 3, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota’s national teammate, also released an emotional statement on social media.
He 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.”
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville also shared their heartfelt tributes.
Liverpool’s rivals Everton and Manchester United also released statements.
The Toffees wrote: “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time.”
United added: “Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news.”