Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car crash
Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, Spanish state-owned TV station TVE reported on Thursday.
The 28-year-old's younger brother Andre Silva, who played for Portuguese club Penafiel, also died in the accident.
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Irish Times
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- Irish Times
‘A player you didn't want to play against': Liverpool's Irish fans in shock at tragic death of Diogo Jota
Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland international John Aldridge has paid tribute to Liverpoool's Portuguese striker Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash in Spain. Aldridge said he was 'absolutely devastated' at the death of Jota who was killed alongside his brother Andre Silva, a fellow professional footballer, when their car left the road in the north-western Spanish province of Zamora. The football world has been stunned by the death of the Portuguese international, who scored 65 goals in 182 games for Liverpool and 14 in 49 for the Portuguese national team. Jota has endeared himself to Liverpool fans since joining the club in 2020. READ MORE 'I can't say the way I feel at the moment I can't get my head around it! It's like a part of my family has passed away,' Aldridge posted on X. 'Absolutely gutted all our thoughts are with the family YNWA,' he added, referring to the anthem of the club's supporters, You'll Never Walk Along. Diogo Jota joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, going on to make 182 appearances for the club. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill said he was 'incredibly shocked to hear the awful news about Diogo Jota and his brother Andre'. He added: 'Jota was a phenomenal talent in the prime of his career. Condolences to his family at this tragic time." I can't say the way I feel at the moment I can't get my head around it!it's like apart of my family has passed away, Absolutely gutted all our thoughts are with the family YNWA❤️🙏 — John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) Prior to joining Liverpool, Jota spent two seasons at Wolverhampton Wanderers where he scored 44 goals in 131 appearances. His former teammate, Republic of Ireland international Matt Doherty, posted on his Instagram account: 'Can't believe this. What a special player and person. Distraught for all your family and friends.' There are 33 official Liverpool FC supporters clubs in Ireland recognised by the club. Fans expressed their shock at Jota's death on the Facebook pages. The Irish Liverpool supporters posted: 'RIP: Diogo Jota, the 28‑year‑old Liverpool and Portugal forward, has tragically died in a car accident near Zamora, Spain, alongside his brother Andre. 'Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates, and the entire football community.' Another supporters club, Liverpool Supporters Galway YNWA, posted: 'Absolutely heartbreaking and shocking news. Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones.' Jonathan Smith, a member of the You'll Never Walk Alone Liverpool Irish supporters club, told RTÉ's Today with Claire Byrne programme that he could not believe the tragic news. 'I'm in total shock. He was a terrier. He was the player you didn't want to play against. He'd get himself injured as he'd put his head and leg in where it shouldn't be,' he said. 'It's absolutely tragic to talk about him in the past tense. Jurgen Klopp knew Jota would give everything. He knew he would hound players. He'll be remembered for his smile. He's a tragic loss.' · ·
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Distraught for your family' – Ireland star pays heartfelt tribute to former club teammate Diogo Jota
A 'DISTRAUGHT' Matt Doherty has paid a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after his tragic death. The 28-year-old and his fellow footballer brother André 4 Only last month he helped Portugal win the Nations League Credit: AFP 4 Doherty and Jota were teammates at Wolves between 2017-2020 Credit: Reuters 4 Liverpool fans have been laying flowers in his honour outside Anfield Credit: Reuters 4 Doherty and Jota were key cogs in a very good Wolves side under Nuno Espírito Santo Credit: @mattdoherty20 Doherty and Jota were teammates for three years at Wolverhampton Wanderers during what was a very successful period for the club with both men securing moves to bigger clubs in Spurs and Liverpool respectively. Reflecting on the Portugese forward's life being so cruelly short, Doherty recalled one moment after they'd secured a crucial win on the pitch. He said: "I remember exactly what you were saying to me. Can't believe this. "What a special player and person. Distraught for all your family and friends." Read More On Diogo Jota Katie McCabe and Robbie Keane have He stated: 'Absolutely devastated by the sad news about Diogo Jota. Thoughts are with his wife Rute and their three kids.' The crash occurred on the A52, near the Zamora municipality of Palacios de Sanabria at around 12:40am. Most read in Football The dad-of-three star was in a Lamborghini with his brother when the vehicle went off the road and caught fire. Cops said they believe one of the supercar's tyres burst. Both men were found dead at the scene, according to the Zamora Provincial Council. 'Heartbroken' Ronaldo leads tributes to Diogo Jota as football mourns Liverpool & Portugal star Liverpool FC They added that everyone at the club is still coming to terms with the "unimaginable loss". The Portuguese national football team have said they are 'devastated' by the They added that he 'was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents'. WEDDING POST Jota had got married just 10 days ago to his longterm partner Rute Cardoso and the couple have three children, Dinis, Durate, and a daughter who was born in 2024. The couple shared pictures of themselves in front of the altar with their kids on their big day. In the caption, they said: 'June 22, 2025. Yes to forever.' The Instagram post received over 190,000 likes and over 1,000 comments.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Prince William pays tribute to Diogo Jota after Liverpool star, 28, killed in tragic car crash alongside brother
PRINCE William has paid an emotional tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota following his tragic death today. The Prince of Wales said he was "deeply saddened" to hear about the death of 10 Prince William has paid an emotional tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, following his tragic death in a car crash Credit: Alamy 10 The Premier League star had joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 before making 182 appearances for the club Credit: Alamy 10 Jota (right) died alongside his brother Andre Silva, 26, after their Lamborghini left the road and caught fire Credit: Instagram Local police say they believe one of the supercar's tyres burst while overtaking another vehicle at around 12.30am today. The Prince of Wales said: "As part of the footballing family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother. Read More on Diogo Jota "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him." Wills has made football a central focus for much of his life, with the royal serving as a patron of the Football Association (FA). The Aston Villa fan has been pictured at games alongside Prince George, including during Jota's death tragically comes less than two weeks after he Most read in Football The star played on the left wing and up front for after joining from Wolves in 2020 for a fee of £41 million. They added that everyone at the club is still coming to terms with the "unimaginable loss". Diogo Jota 'dead' – Liverpool and Portugal star 'dies aged 28 in tragic car crash' The Portuguese national football team have said they are 'devastated' by the Jota's death. They added that he 'was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents'. Ex-player and pundit Gary Neville said: "That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. "All my love and best wishes to his family." TV presenter Piers Morgan wrote: "He only got married two weeks ago. Heartbreaking." FC 10 Jota was part of Liverpool's title winning squad last season Credit: Reuters 10 He had also recently tasted success with the Portugal National Team, winning the UEFA Nations League last month Credit: Getty 10 Diogo and Rute with their three children at their wedding ceremony on June 22 Credit: "It is with shock and deep regret that we send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our youth player. May they rest in peace." National teammate Cristiano Ronaldo also paid an emotional tribute to Jota. The star wrote: "It just doesn't make sense. 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." Jota and his wife In the caption, they said: 'June 22, 2025. Yes to forever.' The Instagram post received over 690,000 likes and more than 23,000 comments. And it included love heart emojis from fellow Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and Natalia Becker, wife of goalkeeper Fans have also been using the post as a place to pay tribute to the star. The Premier League described Jota - who won the competition for the first time earlier this year - as a "champion who will be forever missed". Following his death, UEFA are set to announce a minute silence during tonight's Women's Euros match between Spain and Portugal. 10 Floral tributes have been laid outside Anfield Credit: PA 10 10 A funeral car arrives at the forensic institute in Zamora where the brothers' bodies are being held Credit: AP 10 The crash occurred on the A52, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria at around 12:40am Credit: PA
