Tributes pour in for Diogo Jota from world of women’s football after Liverpool star dies in car accident | OneFootball

Women’s football clubs and players have paid their tributes to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool star died in a car crash at the age of 28.

Jota’s vehicle went off the road at kilometre 65 of the A-52 near the Zamora region of Sanabria, Spain, early on Thursday morning.

The crash also claimed the life of his 26-year-old brother André Silva, who was a professional footballer for F.C. Penafiel.

Reports claim that one of the tyres of the Lamborghini they were travelling in burst while overtaking. The supercar came off the road, rolled, and then burst into flames.

Jota had just married Rute Cardoso, the 28-year-old mother of his three children and partner since the age of 16. He had described himself as the luckiest man in the world to be her husband, sharing moving footage of their wedding day in his final Instagram post on Wednesday afternoon.

A minute’s silence will be observed during Portugal’s Euro 2025 clash with Spain tonight, as well as all other games due to be held at the tournament on Thursday and Friday.

Liverpool and WSL clubs react to death of Diogo Jota

Liverpool Women shared the club’s official statement on their social media pages in response to the death of Diogo Jota and his brother.

Their statement read: “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.”

Liverpool’s WSL rivals also posted messages on social media.

Chelsea Women wrote: “Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time.”

Everton Women, retweeted a message from the account of the men’s side, which read: “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.”

Manchester City also wrote: “Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Diogo.

The official account of the Barclays Women’s Super League commented: “@LFC The thoughts and condolences of everyone as WSL Football are with the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo Jota and all associated with Liverpool Football Club following his tragic passing. Rest in peace, Diogo.”

How have Portugal Euro 2025 stars responded to the death of Diogo Jota and his brother?

Portugal and Gotham FC forward Jessica Silva paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of tonight’s game with Spain.

She said: “One of our own. Diogo was not only a star. He was one of the good ones, the faithful ones, the attentive ones, the simple ones.

“One of those who don’t need noise to make their presence felt. Thank you, Diogo. Thank you, André. Football has become poorer and so have we. You will never be forgotten.”

Andreia Faria and Andreia Jacinto both posted pictures of Diogo alongside his brother Andre on Instagram.

Tatiana Pinto shared the statement from the Portuguese Football Federation, while Ana Borges posted a picture of Jota holding the Nations League trophy with a dove emoji.

Jota was part of the Portugal squad that recently won the men’s Nations League, as well as the Liverpool side that won the Premier League title.

Women’s footballers pay tributes to Diogo Jota

A host of women’s football players have reacted to the news of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre’s deaths on social media.

Liverpool vice-captain Ceri Holland shared a picture of Jota on her Instagram story, alongside the message: “YNWA.”

Teammate and Australian goalkeeper Tegan Micah also wrote “YNWA” on social media.

Former Liverpool and current Aston Villa midfielder Missy Bo Kearns posted a picture of Jota alongside a broken heart emoji.

A number of Portugal stars also took to social media to react to the news ahead of their clash with Spain on Thursday night.