🙏 Diogo Jota dies at 28, tributes pour in from CR7 and clubs 😢 | OneFootball

The news of Diogo Jota's death has shocked the world this morning: the Liverpool striker lost his life at 28 after a car accident in which his 25-year-old brother also died.

The Portuguese striker leaves behind three children and his wife, whom he married on June 22, 2025. From Porto to Serie A, via Atletico Madrid, Wolves, and Liverpool: the entire football world mourns a tragic loss.

🏟️ MINUTE OF SILENCE

"UEFA announces that today and tomorrow, on the occasion of all UEFA Women's EURO 2025 matches, a minute of silence will be observed in memory of Portuguese national team player and Liverpool FC striker Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who tragically passed away today".

💐 TRIBUTE OUTSIDE ANFIELD

Flowers, scarves, and jerseys are starting to be left outside Anfield to remember Diogo Jota and his brother André.

The Liverpool flag has also been lowered to half-mast in memory of the Portuguese striker who passed away.

🙏 DIOGO JOTA'S CLUBS SAY GOODBYE

Having arrived at Liverpool in the summer of 2020, the '96-born player played for Atletico Madrid, Porto, and Wolves. The Portuguese club has paid tribute to the two brothers on social media, sharing a chilling photo.

"Atlético Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the death of Diogo Jota, a former player of the club, and his brother André. We offer our most sincere condolences to their family and loved ones. Rest in peace".

"We are deeply saddened. Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates, and respected by all who worked with him during his time at Wolverhampton. The memories he created will never be forgotten.

"Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and loved ones of Diogo and his brother Andre. We will miss you and remember you forever".

"Liverpool Football Club is shocked by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota" - reads the statement shared by the Reds -. "The club has been informed that the 28-year-old has died following a road accident in Spain along with his brother Andre".

"Liverpool FC will not be making any further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of the family, friends, teammates, and staff of Diogo and Andre be respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support".

🫂 FRIENDS' FAREWELL Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Portugal national team that Diogo Jota was a part of, shared a touching message on social media for his deceased friend and teammate. "It doesn't make sense. We were together in the national team just a while ago, you had just gotten married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I offer 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. You will be missed by all of us". 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 Other footballers and coaches have joined the farewell of the Portuguese legend. Jürgen Klopp:‘This is a moment where I struggle.There must be a bigger purpose but I can’t see it!I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André.Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and… pic.twitter.com/LGYdrEpwkJ— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) July 3, 2025 Bruno Fernandes sobre Diogo Jota no Instagram: pic.twitter.com/a9RmlAMBnN— Thomas Alencar (@thomasalencr) July 3, 2025 📸 Rafael Leao on Instagram 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/yW4NyH7JAH— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) July 3, 2025 🗣️🇵🇹 Ruben Neves pays tribute to Diogo Jota:"They say you only lose people when you forget them. I'll never forget you!" ❤️😢🙏 pic.twitter.com/FK2X6Pqz50— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) July 3, 2025 Sometimes life is too cruel 🙏🏼💔 pic.twitter.com/96YKxYW9Gh— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) July 3, 2025 Steven Gerrard❤ pic.twitter.com/vrA8dDiT2y— @Sᴀᴍᴜᴇʟ (@Samuelkahs69530) July 3, 2025 🇮🇹 SERIE A SAYS GOODBYE TO JOTA Italian football is also gathering around the family of the Portuguese player: here are the greetings from Serie A clubs. Lega Serie A esprime il proprio cordoglio per la scomparsa improvvisa di Diogo Jota e suo fratello, le più sentite condoglianze alla famiglia e al Liverpool.🙏🤍 https://t.co/dRvfxcG1my— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) July 3, 2025 Il Bologna FC 1909 si unisce al cordoglio per la tragica scomparsa di Diogo Jota e di suo fratello André Silva. Alla famiglia, al Liverpool FC e all’FC Penafiel vanno le nostre più sentite condoglianze. pic.twitter.com/dPz5lI0WjA— Bologna FC 1909 (@Bolognafc1909) July 3, 2025 FC Internazionale Milano esprime il proprio cordoglio e il profondo dolore per l’improvvisa scomparsa dell’attaccante del Liverpool e della nazionale portoghese Diogo Jota e del fratello André.Alla famiglia dei due calciatori, al Liverpool e ai suoi tifosi e alla Federazione…— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) July 3, 2025 L’Hellas Verona FC esprime il più profondo cordoglio per la tragica scomparsa di Diogo Jota e Andre Silva. La Società si unisce al dolore delle famiglie e dei propri Club, il @LFC e il Penafiel FC.Hellas Verona FC expresses its deepest condolences for the tragic passing of…— Hellas Verona FC (@HellasVeronaFC) July 3, 2025 Il Club esprime il proprio cordoglio per la tragica scomparsa di Diogo Jota e del fratello André, unendosi al dolore della famiglia, del @LFC, della @selecaoportugal, del Penafiel e di tutto il mondo del calcio.— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) July 3, 2025 AC Milan is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their family, friends, and all who are mourning. May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iodVQUz5k3— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 3, 2025 ACF Fiorentina si unisce al cordoglio per la scomparsa del calciatore del Liverpool e della Nazionale portoghese Diogo Jota. https://t.co/FgVTtEmfig— ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) July 3, 2025 L’AS Roma si unisce al cordoglio per la tragica scomparsa di Diogo Jota e di suo fratello André. Le nostre più sincere condoglianze alla loro famiglia, ai loro cari e a tutti coloro che ne piangono la perdita. https://t.co/H7xOhK8L31— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) July 3, 2025 Tutti noi del Parma Calcio siamo profondamente addolorati per la scomparsa di Diogo Jota e André Silva.Rivolgiamo le nostre più sincere condoglianze alle famiglie, agli amici, al Liverpool FC e al FC Penafiel in questo momento così tragico.— 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟑 (@1913parmacalcio) July 3, 2025 Atalanta BC esprime il proprio profondo cordoglio per la tragica e improvvisa scomparsa di Diogo Jota e del fratello André Silva.Il Club si stringe con solidarietà e rispetto alle famiglie colpite, al @LFC e al Penafiel FC.— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) July 3, 2025 Torino Football Club joins Liverpool's grief over the untimely death of Diogo Jota. Heartfelt condolences and thoughts to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/ffaFuVvUwR— Torino Football Club (@TorinoFC_1906) July 3, 2025 La Juventus esprime il più profondo cordoglio per la scomparsa improvvisa di Diogo Jota, manifestando la propria vicinanza alla sua famiglia, ai suoi affetti e al Liverpool.— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) July 3, 2025 Il Presidente Aurelio De Laurentiis, mister Antonio Conte, i dirigenti, lo staff tecnico, la squadra e tutta la SSC Napoli esprimono profondo cordoglio e commozione per la scomparsa improvvisa di Diogo Jota, manifestando la più sentita vicinanza alla sua famiglia e a tutto il…— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) July 3, 2025 🖤 Udinese Calcio si unisce al cordoglio per la scomparsa di Diogo Jota.Alla sua famiglia, al Liverpool FC e a tutti i suoi cari, le più sincere condoglianze da parte del club bianconero. pic.twitter.com/hkM2pNMwmN— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) July 3, 2025 Adeus Diogo 🙏Tutto l’Empoli Football Club esprime il proprio cordoglio per la scomparsa del calciatore portoghese del #Liverpool Diogo #Jota pic.twitter.com/ZiWhe1vhaF— Empoli Football Club Official (@EmpoliFC) July 3, 2025 Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with Diogo Jota and André Silva family, loved ones, @LFC and @fcpenafiel. May Diogo and André rest in peace🌹 pic.twitter.com/w9LEWruweW— U.S. Cremonese (@USCremonese) July 3, 2025 😢 THE FOOTBALL WORLD MOURNS THE PORTUGUESE Le Paris Saint-Germain a appris avec une immense tristesse le décès de Diogo Jota et de son frère André.Le Club adresse ses sincères condoléances à leur famille, à leurs proches, au club de Liverpool et à la sélection nationale portugaise.Toutes nos pensées les accompagnent… pic.twitter.com/ULct9DBV9Q— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) July 3, 2025 Comunicado Oficial: fallecimiento de Diogo Jota y de su hermano André Silva.#RealMadrid— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 3, 2025 On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva.Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected… pic.twitter.com/kYCJiZMcX0— UEFA (@UEFA) July 3, 2025 Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion… pic.twitter.com/KG4coUHY1P— Premier League (@premierleague) July 3, 2025 FC Barcelona would like to express their sincerest condolences regarding the loss of Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota and his brother André. May they rest in peace.— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 3, 2025 The thoughts of everyone at Arsenal are with Diogo’s family, friends and all associated with Liverpool Football Club. Rest in peace, Diogo. https://t.co/Y1Hz3dLDae— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 3, 2025 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. pic.twitter.com/gDZChUlRw0— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 3, 2025 Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JavslTjK7l— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 3, 2025 Everyone at Aston Villa Football Club would like to express their deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo Jota and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this tragic time. https://t.co/N5PvLcuEXG— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 3, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the 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. 💙 pic.twitter.com/MSKcRHLmMk— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 3, 2025 We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota.Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and teammates during this tragic time. https://t.co/5pNeEmUBFa pic.twitter.com/3dQsqO68gN— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) July 3, 2025 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.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 3, 2025 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. pic.twitter.com/JD5bT96fQj— Everton (@Everton) July 3, 2025 We are deeply saddened to learn the heartbreaking news of Diogo Jota's passing.Our heartfelt condolences are with Diogo’s young family, friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club during this incredibly difficult time.Rest in peace, Diogo. ❤️ https://t.co/KCWk1kYlRH pic.twitter.com/LdrJlqivFe— Newcastle United (@NUFC) July 3, 2025 O Sport Lisboa e Benfica apresenta as mais sentidas condolências pelo falecimento de Diogo Jota e André Silva.Neste momento de profunda dor, o Clube associa-se ao luto nacional e expressa solidariedade aos familiares, amigos e a todos os que sentem estas perdas irreparáveis.… pic.twitter.com/Dj3sBEBGZU— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) July 3, 2025 Adeus Diogo 🙏O mundo do futebol ficou mais pobre.O Sporting CP manifesta o seu pesar pelo falecimento do internacional português Diogo Jota e do seu irmão André Silva. As mais sentidas condolências a toda a família nesta hora difícil. pic.twitter.com/0zTHryk5rq— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) July 3, 2025 This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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