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Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool Pay Tribute to Diogo Jota and His Brother
In the hours after the tragic deaths of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, on Thursday, tributes and reactions around the soccer world poured in as many remembered the two. Liverpool, who Jota played the last five seasons with, said it was "devastated" by the news. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," the club said. "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." Cristiano Ronaldo, who just won the Nations League with Jota while playing for Portugal in June, sent his thoughts to Jota's family. Jota married Rute Cardoso on June 22 and the couple had three kids together. "Doesn't make any sense," Ronaldo said. "Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you were married. To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you." Jürgen Klopp, who was Jota's manager at Liverpool for four seasons, also remembered his former player. "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," Klopp said. "Diogo was a not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much! All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them! Rest in peace - Love J." British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was also among those who paid tribute to Jota on Thursday. "This is devastating news," Starmer said. "I am sure I speak for everyone in saying our first thoughts are going to be with his family and his friends in particular. There are millions of Liverpool fans but also football fans and non-fans who will also be shocked by this. It is devastating and really important we bear in mind just how difficult a period this will be for his friends and for his family." Porto, a Portuguese club, also sent its condolences to Jota, Silva and their families. Both players once played for the club. "It is with shock and deep sorrow that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks," Porto said in a statement. "Rest in peace." Several other soccer figures, organizations and world leaders also released statements on the tragic deaths of Jota and Silva on Thursday. "Just three weeks ago, I had the honor of presenting Diogo Jota with a medal after the UEFA Nations League final — a moment of joy, pride, and celebration that will now forever be burned in memory with sorrow," UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said. "His passion, energy and spirit on the field inspired everyone around him. It is devastating to think that a life so full of joy and potential has been taken far too soon. Rest in peace, dear Diogo. You will not be forgotten." "They say that we only lose people when we forget them," Portugal and Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves said. "I will never forget you!" "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," European soccer governing body UEFA. said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss." — "More than a fantastic player, with almost 50 appearances for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his colleagues and opponents," Portuguese soccer federation president Pedro Proença said. "He had a contagious joy and was a reference in his community. We lost two champions. Their deaths represent an irreparable loss for Portuguese soccer and we will all do our best to honor their legacy daily." "The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honored Portugal's name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic," Portugal Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said. "I extend my deepest condolences to their family. It is a sad day for soccer and for national and international sport." "Devastating news about Diogo Jota and his brother Andre this morning," Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher.. "Thoughts are with everyone of their family and friends, especially his wife Rute and their three lovely kids." Reporting by The Associated Press.
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‘Trump Has Betrayed His Working-Class Voters': What 7 Conservatives Really Think of Trump's Bill
With President Trump poised to sign his signature policy bill into law, Times Opinion asked seven of our conservative columnists and contributors a simple question: Will it be good for America or bad for America? The group we convened included libertarians, New Right thinkers and traditional conservatives — people from all corners of the conservative universe. Here's what they thought. ← Bad Good → Best Provision David Brooks The increase in the child tax credit (to $2,200 from $2,000) and the tax-advantaged savings accounts for children (with a government contribution of $1,000 per child born from 2024 to 2028). Those are policies proven to decrease child poverty, and they are consistent with the general trend we should be taking: Spend more on the young and less on the old. David French The defense spending increase — the bill adds $150 billion to the Pentagon's budget — is necessary and overdue. America's military spending as a percentage of its gross domestic product is near its post-Cold War lows, in spite of the fact that Russian aggression has escalated and China is engaged in an immense military buildup. Matt Labash Even if I hate the bill — and I do — it also seems to deeply irritate Elon Musk. And anything that irritates Musk as much as Musk irritates the rest of us should earn grudging credit as a karmic delivery system. Katherine Mangu-Ward Extending the income tax provision in Trump's 2017 tax cuts was a perfectly reasonable thing to do (though it should have been paired with more spending cuts). The fact that the extension is permanent means a modicum of stability in the fiscal chaos. At least we won't have to have this exact fight again soon. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
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Italy beats Belgium 1-0 in their Euro 2025 opener in what could prove to be a pivotal win
SION, Switzerland (AP) — Italy secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women's European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0 on Thursday. Arianna Caruso scored on the stroke of halftime to give Italy an advantage in a tough Group B, which World Cup winner Spain is expected to top. The first two in the group will progress to the quarterfinals — and Belgium, Italy and Portugal will likely face a close battle for second. Two-time runner-up at the Euros, Italy hasn't reached the knockout stage since 2013. The victory was also revenge for Italy, which lost to Belgium in the group stage at Euro 2022 and came into the match on a streak of three straight defeats to the Red Flames. UEFA announced earlier that a minute's silence would be observed at Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday in memory of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, who were killed in a car accident in Spain. That was observed impeccably at a packed Stade de Tourbillon in Sion. The first half was finely poised, with a lot of good moves from both sides but a lack of final product as neither goalkeeper was really troubled. The most threat came from Belgium captain and all-time top goalscorer Tessa Wullaert and the Inter Milan forward had the best chance five minutes from the break. Her initial shot was blocked and she then sent her second attempt just wide of the left post. Italy broke the deadlock just four minutes later. Lucia Di Guglielmo picked out Caruso, who had been left completely unmarked on the edge of the area by the Belgian defense, and the Bayern Munich midfielder advanced into the left side of the box before cutting in and curling into the near top corner. Cristiana Girelli almost doubled Italy's lead in stunning fashion in the 64th minute with a back-heeled attempt from close range that drew an impressively quick reflex save from Belgium goalkeeper Lisa Lichtfus to turn it away with her foot. The ball then came out to Caruso but she fired narrowly wide. Lichtfus pulled off another crucial stop in the dying minutes to deny substitute Michela Cambiaghi as Italy had a number of chances to seal the result. Spain was playing Portugal later in Bern. ___ AP soccer:
