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Irish Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Diogo Jota's childhood neighbour's heartbreaking tribute to Liverpool star
Maria Pereira, holding back tears, fondly remembers the days spent watching Diogo Jota and Andre Silva grow up beside her. The 67-year-old neighbour to the boys' grandfather seen their rise from young hopefuls to football stars. She was a guest at Liverpool FC ace Jota's recent wedding, celebrating with him and Rute Cardoso as they started a new chapter in their relationship. However, the community is now mourning the devastating car crash that took the lives of Jota and Silva this week, leaving the world in shock and sorrow, particularly felt in the close-knit neighbourhood of Rua da Minhoteira where both lads were brought up. Cosme Oliveira, Maria's nephew, conveyed her closeness to the pair as he interpreted for her: "My aunt was very close to those two. She watched them grow from babies until now. She maintained contact with them all the time, especially with the family. This shocking news was strange, confusing and heartbreaking. "His grandpa from his mother's side lives [next door] and we all have contact with him, almost everyday. They were the most humble and beautiful people that we ever have had here in this small town." Cosme also shared his personal grief, recalling happy times playing football with Jota and Silva in their grandad's front garden when they were kids. Now 30, he reminisced to the ECHO: "We played from the garage door to the main gate." "We played small tournaments. I remember back in 2010. We had the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, we had this idea that we could make our own tournament. He was Portugal. I was Argentina, Andre was Brazil." Cosme couldn't help but chuckle at the trip down memory lane, pointing out the inevitable champion: "Of course, [Diogo] won. His mood was always you can do better, you can do better. I sucked at football. We were just playing for fun. He was never looking for fame or money. He just wanted to play football. He just wanted to play what he liked most." His heartfelt sentiments reflect why Liverpool FC supporters cherish their number 20, as Cosme expressed his deep appreciation for how warmly Jota has been received in Merseyside, stating: "You guys always received him well, so I think we all have to thank you for the way you welcomed our boy in your land." In the wake of heartbreaking news, Cosme is reeling, reminiscing over cherished childhood moments: "Almost every summer, they were going to my house or we'd go into their house to play FIFA or ride our bikes to the town, or play football in the yard. "His grandma was sad we destroyed the fences. That was the good memories that stayed. I think that's what we have to hold." The tightly-woven neighbourhood from the tiny street where Diogo Jota and his brother Silva were brought up resonates with what Cosme expressed, and Tiago Silva, who's Cosme's relative, holds dear recollections of his time with the siblings in their youth. In an intimate chat with the ECHO, Tiago delved into their past: "We played together, we laughed together. We played football on the streets and on the fields at the bottom of the road when I was a child. "When he left for Liverpool, for Porto, for Atletico, we continued to see doors open up for him. He was a real guy. Not interested in fame, or nothing. He was a real good guy." Beatriz Bessa, another local from the same street, insisted that Jota and Silva's influence as hometown heroes remains eternal: "When we grew up, Diogo became a really good player but he stayed humble. As all of his family. They were really kind. "I have a little brother and when we saw Portugal wasn't playing so well, we always used to say at the TV, 'put Diogo on'. All the kids, my cousins, my brothers, they look at him as a hero. ". Those defining times spent in their formative habitat by Rua da Minhoteira in Sao Cosme are still treasured by many around, leaving a lasting mark on the district. The local Clube de Caça e Pesca de Aguiar, more akin to a cosy pub than a hunting club, hosts the brothers' grandfather and exhibits two of Jota's jerseys from his time at Liverpool FC and Wolves, much to the community's pride. Bar proprietors Carlos Sousa and Vanessa Marques are beaming with pride as they point out the famed red number 20 shirt on their wall, affirming that it was gifted by the player himself. With Vanessa translating for Carlos, she relayed: "They are a good family and he was a good child. He used to play football in here. He was a very special person. A very empathetic person." Whilst Jota and Silva's footballing skills and achievements are renowned, it's their character and modest roots that truly strike a chord with those from their hometown. Local resident Cosme looked back warmly: "When we seen them, they were always smiling, they were always happy, they were always happy with their simple life. They are the true meaning that you don't need expensive shoes or expensive equipment to become a footballer. You just have to have love for what you do." He continued: "They both are the meaning of humble. The passion for football. They never lost their roots here. They never forgot this little town and what we represent. The good memories that we have with them here will always live."
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Diogo Jota's childhood neighbour breaks down remembering 'special' moment
Maria Pereira was Diogo Jota's neighbour as he grew up in Sao Cosme before becoming a Liverpool FC hero and the news of his tragic death has left the small community in mourning Maria Pereira, struggling to fight off the tears, recalls cherished memories of the time she spent watching Diogo Jota and Andre Silva grow up next door to her. The 67-year-old neighbour of the boys' grandfather was a witness to their journey from youthful talents to footballing sensations. She was present at Liverpool FC star Jota's recent wedding, celebrating with him and Rute Cardoso as they started a new chapter in their relationship. Just weeks later, the tragic car accident that claimed the lives of Jota and Silva this week has broken the hearts of people around the world, with the pain keenly felt in the tight-knit community along Rua da Minhoteira where both boys were raised. Cosme Oliveira, Maria's nephew, shared the depth of her bond with the boys as he translated for her, saying: "My aunt was very close to those two. She watched them grow from babies until now. She maintained contact with them all the time, especially with the family. This shocking news was strange, confusing and heartbreaking. "His grandpa from his mother's side lives [next door] and we all have contact with him, almost everyday. They were the most humble and beautiful people that we ever have had here in this small town." For Cosme, the loss hits home even harder as he recounts joyous moments playing football alongside Jota and Silva in their grandad's front yard during childhood. The 30-year-old told the ECHO: "We played from the garage door to the main gate. "We played small tournaments. I remember back in 2010. We had the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, we had this idea that we could make our own tournament. He was Portugal. I was Argentina, Andre was Brazil." Cosme laughed at the memory, noting there was always one likely victor, as he recalled: "Of course, [Diogo] won. His mood was always you can do better, you can do better. I sucked at football. We were just playing for fun. He was never looking for fame or money. He just wanted to play football. He just wanted to play what he liked most." The passion and love of the game are exactly why Liverpool FC fans hold the number 20 in such high esteem, and Cosme expressed his deep appreciation for how warmly Jota has been received in Merseyside, stating: "You guys always received him well, so I think we all have to thank you for the way you welcomed our boy in your land." In the wake of heartbreaking news, Cosme is reeling, reminiscing over cherished childhood moments: "Almost every summer, they were going to my house or we'd go into their house to play FIFA or ride our bikes to the town, or play football in the yard." He fondly recollected the mischiefs of youth, adding with a hint of nostalgia: "His grandma was sad we destroyed the fences. That was the good memories that stayed. I think that's what we have to hold." The close-knit community from the little road where Jota and Silva grew up echoes Cosme's sentiments, with Tiago Silva, Cosme's cousin, also treasuring fond memories spent with the brothers during their younger years. He reminisced with the ECHO, recalling their childhood: 'We played together, we laughed together. We played football on the streets and on the fields at the bottom of the road when I was a child." Reflecting on his journey to fame, he added: "When he left for Liverpool, for Porto, for Atletico, we continued to see doors open up for him. He was a real guy. Not interested in fame, or nothing. He was a real good guy." Beatriz Bessa, from the same street, shared that the legacy of Jota and Silva as local heroes won't fade: "When we grew up, Diogo became a really good player but he stayed humble. As all of his family. They were really kind." She also noted the pride the community feels during football matches: "I have a little brother and when we saw Portugal wasn't playing so well, we always used to say at the TV, 'put Diogo on'. All the kids, my cousins, my brothers, they look at him as a hero. ". Their formative years spent in the small area off Rua da Minhoteira in Sao Cosme is still cherished by many, with their influence palpable in the neighbourhood. The local Clube de Caça e Pesca de Aguiar, more akin to a cosy pub than a hunting club, hosts the brothers' grandfather and exhibits two of Jota's jerseys from his time at Liverpool FC and Wolves, much to the community's pride. Bar proprietors Carlos Sousa and Vanessa Marques are beaming with pride as they point out the famed red number 20 shirt on their wall, affirming that it was gifted by the player himself. With Vanessa interpreting for Carlos, she conveyed: "They are a good family and he was a good child. He used to play football in here. He was a very special person. A very empathetic person." While Jota and Silva's football prowess and accomplishments may be well-known, it is their personalities and humble beginnings that truly resonate with the community where they were raised. Local resident Cosme reminisced with fondness: "When we seen them, they were always smiling, they were always happy, they were always happy with their simple life. They are the true meaning that you don't need expensive shoes or expensive equipment to become a footballer. You just have to have love for what you do." He added: "They both are the meaning of humble. The passion for football. They never lost their roots here. They never forgot this little town and what we represent. The good memories that we have with them here will always live."
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Carnival Cruise Line ship pivots to avoid Hurricane Barbara
Carnival Cruise Line ship pivots to avoid Hurricane Barbara originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. The 2025 hurricane season is getting off to a busy start, but not where you'd probably expect. Although the National Hurricane Center is not yet reporting any tropical disturbances in the Atlantic, the eastern Pacific is already on its third named Pacific hurricane season starts slightly earlier than the Atlantic one, but the first named storm usually doesn't come until around June 10. This year, three storms formed prior to that date, including the season's first hurricane. Hurricane Barbara became the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season on June 9, with Tropical Storm Cosme following right behind it and expected to intensify. Most Pacific storms track away from land and move westward out to sea, but so far this season, storms seem to be sticking a little closer to land than usual. Because of this, Carnival Cruise Line, which sails regular Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach, Calif., is making some proactive passengers often hear most often about weather-related itinerary changes for Caribbean cruises, Carnival's Fleet Operations Center and its captains are always on top of the weather in any region where the cruise line's ships are sailing. 'We give due care and attention and we'll always keep everybody safe whether you're sailing from Miami, Port Canaveral, or indeed Long Beach, or anywhere else that we cruise from,' Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald recently shared in a video he posted on his Facebook provide an example of how Carnival prioritizes both passenger safety and satisfaction, Heald explained to his followers how the cruise line and Carnival Panorama's Captain Carlo made proactive changes to the ship's June 7-15 Mexican Riviera cruise itinerary. In his video, Heald read a message that Captain Carlo provided to Carnival Panorama passengers on June 8. 'In partnership with our Fleet Operations Center in Miami, we are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Barbara and other tropical systems which have developed in the Pacific. Given the current track of both storms we must modify our itinerary to remain a safe distance away,' Captain Carlo explained to modified itineraries can often mean missed ports of call and passenger disappointment, this shouldn't be the case for this sailing. The captain planned to reverse the order of the four ports on the cruise itinerary to avoid poor weather while also taking passengers to all the ports they hoped to visit. 'I am happy, however, to let you know that at this time we are planning to visit all of the original ports with Cabo on Monday, La Paz on Tuesday, Mazatlan Wednesday, and Puerto Vallarta Thursday, and we will continue to monitor weather forecasts and provide updates,' Captain Carlo told passengers. More Carnival cruise news:John Heald explained to his followers that this was a best-case scenario when it comes to a hurricane season itinerary change. 'In this case, the captain with the Fleet Operations Center was enabled to juggle the ports around and do a reverse itinerary giving everybody the itinerary they wanted, but most importantly, keeping everybody safe. And that will ultimately be what we try and do. Not always going to be possible to give the same ports, but we will certainly always try,' Heald explained. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by Come Cruise With Me on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
UPI
13-06-2025
- Climate
- UPI
New tropical storm forms in Pacific as Atlantic basin remains dormant
AccuWeather's Enhanced RealVue™ Satellite of Tropical Depression 4-E south of Mexico on Friday afternoon. (AccuWeather) The eastern Pacific Ocean has spawned a new tropical storm, Dalila, which will swipe southern Mexico with flooding downpours and gusty winds. Meanwhile, the Atlantic basin remains dormant for now, but AccuWeather hurricane experts say it may spring to life during the second half of the month. The East Pacific is quickly gaining momentum following a slow start to the season, which officially began on May 15. Four storms have been named since May 28 -- Alvin, Barbara, Cosme and now Dalila. Dalila, which AccuWeather identified as a tropical rainstorm ahead of all other known sources on Thursday, was designated Tropical Depression 4-E by the National Hurricane Center on Friday morning before quickly being upgraded to a tropical storm. "Rain and wind from Dalila is likely to skirt the western coast of Mexico through this weekend before the storm moves westward into the open waters of the Pacific," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said. Most of the wind associated with the tropical storm will stay offshore, but gusts can occasionally reach 40-60 mph along the immediate southern coastline of Mexico. The most significant impact in the region will be in the form of rain, with a swath of 2-4 inches expected with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 8 inches. Flooding and mudslides can occur, especially since this zone recently got hit with tropical downpours from Barbara. Due to flooding rain and gusty winds, Tropical Storm Dalila is rated less than one on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes in Mexico. "Beyond Dalila, another area could develop between June 17 and 20. This area of concern would be farther to the east, likely just offshore of the far southern coast of Mexico or even just offshore of Guatemala, but would likely take a similar track," Pydynowski said. When will the Atlantic basin spring to life? Copious amounts of wind shear and dry, dusty air from the Sahara Desert have put a lid on tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean since the start of the basin's hurricane season on June 1. "There are some signs that tropical development could occur later in the month, however, just east of the Yucatan Peninsula or in the Bay of Campeche, between June 17 and 21," Pydynowski said. Even if a tropical depression or storm does not organize, tropical downpours are expected to frequent portions of Central America and southeastern Mexico into late June, which can enhance the risk of flooding and mudslides. "Any potential tropical depression or storm would likely be short-lived and remain mainly south of the United States, but some of its tropical moisture could be drawn northward into South Texas, even if there is no organized tropical development," Pydynowski said. AccuWeather is expecting a near- to above-historical-average Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane season for 2025. Between three and six named tropical cyclones are forecast to directly impact the U.S.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
New tropical storm forms south of Mexico as Atlantic basin remains dormant
The eastern Pacific Ocean has spawned a new tropical storm, Dalila, which will swipe southern Mexico with flooding downpours and gusty winds. Meanwhile, the Atlantic basin remains dormant for now, but AccuWeather hurricane experts say it may spring to life during the second half of the month. The East Pacific is quickly gaining momentum following a slow start to the season, which officially began on May 15. Four storms have been named since May 28 -- Alvin, Barbara, Cosme and now Dalila. Dalila, which AccuWeather identified as a tropical rainstorm ahead of all other known sources on Thursday, was designated Tropical Depression 4-E by the National Hurricane Center on Friday morning before quickly being upgraded to a tropical storm. "Rain and wind from Dalila is likely to skirt the western coast of Mexico through this weekend before the storm moves westward into the open waters of the Pacific," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said. Most of the wind associated with the tropical storm will stay offshore, but gusts can occasionally reach 40-60 mph along the immediate southern coastline of Mexico. The most significant impact in the region will be in the form of rain, with a swath of 2-4 inches expected with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 8 inches. Flooding and mudslides can occur, especially since this zone recently got hit with tropical downpours from the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ Due to flooding rain and gusty winds, Tropical Storm Dalila is rated less than one on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes in Mexico. "Beyond Dalila, another area could develop between June 17 and 20. This area of concern would be farther to the east, likely just offshore of the far southern coast of Mexico or even just offshore of Guatemala, but would likely take a similar track," Pydynowski said. When will the Atlantic basin spring to life? Copious amounts of wind shear and dry, dusty air from the Sahara Desert have put a lid on tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean since the start of the basin's hurricane season on June 1. "There are some signs that tropical development could occur later in the month, however, just east of the Yucatan Peninsula or in the Bay of Campeche, between June 17 and 21," Pydynowski said. Even if a tropical depression or storm does not organize, tropical downpours are expected to frequent portions of Central America and southeastern Mexico into late June, which can enhance the risk of flooding and mudslides. "Any potential tropical depression or storm would likely be short-lived and remain mainly south of the United States, but some of its tropical moisture could be drawn northward into South Texas, even if there is no organized tropical development," Pydynowski said. AccuWeather is expecting a near- to above-historical-average Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane season for 2025. Between three and six named tropical cyclones are forecast to directly impact the U.S. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
