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NDTV
21 hours ago
- Sport
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Mohamed Salah Pays Tribute To Diogo Jota And Brother Andre Silva
Mohamed Salah took to social media on Friday to send his condolences after his Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident on Thursday. The accident took place around 12:30 am local time in the Spanish province of Zamora. According to the Spanish police, Jota's car veered off the road while trying to overtake another vehicle. A tyre blowout caused the car to lose control and catch fire. Sadly, both Jota and his brother died at the scene. "I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me from going back to Liverpool after the break. Teammates come and go, but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back. "My thoughts are with his wife, his children, and of course his parents, who suddenly lost their children. Those close to Diogo and his brother, Andre, need all the support they can get. They will never be forgotten," posted Salah on social media. I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break. Team mates come and go but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go... — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) July 4, 2025 As per a report by ESPN, the funeral will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in the Portuguese town of Gondomar, after the bodies arrived in their hometown on Thursday. The funeral will be held at the Matriz de Gondomar church, located 33 kilometres from Porto. A wake will take place from 4 p.m. local time on Friday. Jota, 28, was a key figure for both Portugal and Liverpool. Since joining the Premier League club in 2020, he has helped them win major trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. In his time at Anfield, he scored 65 goals in 182 matches and was widely admired for his work ethic and ability to deliver in crucial moments. For Portugal, Jota earned 49 caps and netted 14 goals. He was part of the squad that lifted the UEFA Nations League title in 2019 and again in 2025, when Portugal defeated Spain in the final. The forward had celebrated that victory with his teammates just weeks ago. Teammate Endo Wataru also took to social media to reiterate the message relayed by the entire world - 'You will never walk alone' "Jots, I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. What a great player, what a great person you were. You will be remembered forever. My thoughts are with your wife, kids, and all family and friends. Love you, Jots. Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre. You will never walk alone," posted Endo on social media.


Hans India
a day ago
- Sport
- Hans India
‘They will never be forgotten': Mo Salah pays tribute to Diogo Jota and brother Andre
New Delhi: Mohamed Salah took to social media on Friday to send his condolences after his Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident on Thursday. The accident took place around 12:30 am local time in the Spanish province of Zamora. According to the Spanish police, Jota's car veered off the road while trying to overtake another vehicle. A tyre blowout caused the car to lose control and catch fire. Sadly, both Jota and his brother died at the scene. "I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me from going back to Liverpool after the break. Teammates come and go, but not like this. It's going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won't be there when we go back. "My thoughts are with his wife, his children, and of course his parents, who suddenly lost their children. Those close to Diogo and his brother, Andre, need all the support they can get. They will never be forgotten," posted Salah on social media. As per a report by ESPN, the funeral will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in the Portuguese town of Gondomar, after the bodies arrived in their hometown on Thursday. The funeral will be held at the Matriz de Gondomar church, located 33 kilometres from Porto. A wake will take place from 4 p.m. local time on Friday. Jota, 28, was a key figure for both Portugal and Liverpool. Since joining the Premier League club in 2020, he has helped them win major trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. In his time at Anfield, he scored 65 goals in 182 matches and was widely admired for his work ethic and ability to deliver in crucial moments. For Portugal, Jota earned 49 caps and netted 14 goals. He was part of the squad that lifted the UEFA Nations League title in 2019 and again in 2025, when Portugal defeated Spain in the final. The forward had celebrated that victory with his teammates just weeks ago. Teammate Endo Wataru also took to social media to reiterate the message relayed by the entire world - 'You will never walk alone' "Jots, I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. What a great player, what a great person you were. You will be remembered forever. My thoughts are with your wife, kids, and all family and friends. Love you, Jots. Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre. You will never walk alone," posted Endo on social media.


NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Yuvraj Singh Mourns Tragic Death Of Diogo Jota And His Brother Andre In A Car Accident
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident in Spain on Thursday. "Hard to believe Diogo is gone! He was a baller who brought the game to life every time he touched the pitch! One of the finest ever. Condolences to the family, can't imagine the pain of losing not just Diogo, but his brother in the same accident. Strength to all who knew and loved them," Yuvraj posted on X. Hard to believe Diogo is gone! He was a baller who brought the game to life every time he touched the pitch! One of the finest ever Condolences to the family, can't imagine the pain of losing not just Diogo, but his brother in the same accident. Strength to all who knew and... — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 3, 2025 The accident took place around 12:30 am local time in the Spanish province of Zamora. According to the Spanish police, Jota's car veered off the road while trying to overtake another vehicle. A tyre blowout caused the car to lose control and catch fire. Sadly, both Jota and his brother died at the scene. Jota, 28, was a key figure for both Portugal and Liverpool. Since joining the Premier League club in 2020, he has helped them win major trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. In his time at Anfield, he scored 65 goals in 182 matches and was widely admired for his work ethic and ability to deliver in crucial moments. For Portugal, Jota earned 49 caps and netted 14 goals. He was part of the squad that lifted the UEFA Nations League title in 2019 and again in 2025, when Portugal defeated Spain in the final. The forward had celebrated that victory with his teammates just weeks ago. His younger brother, Andre Silva, was also a professional footballer, playing for Penafiel in Portugal's second division. Liverpool FC and the Premier League shared their shock and grief over the news. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed that he 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre," Liverpool said in a statement.


News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
KDB Inscribed Into City! Manchester City Honour Departing Legend With Permanent Mosaic Installation
Last Updated: Created by local Manchester artist and City fan Mark Kennedy, the artwork is the latest in a series of tributes to City greats. A worthy sendoff for a more-than-worthy legend. Well, at least the start of one. Manchester City has established a permanent tribute to Kevin De Bruyne after unveiling a mosaic and dedicating a road at the club's academy to the departing legendary midfielder. The midfield maestro De Bruyne himself recently confirmed that he'd be leaving City at the end of his current deal, after Guardiola decided not to offer him a new deal. De Bruyne, who joined the club after leaving Wolfsburg in 2015, is set for his final City appearance at the Etihad Stadium during Tuesday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth before leaving when his contract expires in June. The mosaic, which has been installed by a training pitch at the City Football Academy, depicts a De Bruyne celebration and was revealed to the player by club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Tuesday. Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has today unveiled a mosaic and dedicated a road at the City Football Academy to legendary departing midfield ace @KevinDeBruyne????— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 20, 2025 Created by local Manchester artist and City fan Mark Kennedy, the artwork is the latest in a series of tributes to City greats, including Yaya Toure, Joe Hart, David Silva, Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho, and Ilkay Gundogan. The road which links the academy to the first-team centre has been renamed Kevin De Bruyne Crescent. The 33-year-old midfield maestro was at the epicentre of the Pep Guardiola-led revolution of City, aiding the Cityzens to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five EFL Cups, and the coveted UEFA Champions League crown in the 2022-23 season. The Belgium international has scored 108 goals in 420 appearances for City so far, who are currently amid a heated battle to secure Champions League qualification for the upcoming season: a battle that De Bruyne aims to win for his beloved City as a parting gift, along with the FA Cup. 'I can't be here and not be 100%. It doesn't sit right with me. I'll give it my all to qualify for the Champions League, win the FA Cup, and leave in good spirits," De Bruyne stated in a post-match interview earlier in April. 'I don't know what's going to happen, but I want to keep playing. We'll see where I can end up." (with agency inputs) First Published: May 20, 2025, 23:20 IST


News18
02-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Kevin De Bruyne To Pursue The American Dream? MLS Club Listed As Likely Option!
Last Updated: A top MLS club's head coach, while not naming De Bruyne specifically, also subliminally hinted at the need for an 'attacking player' in their ranks. Time for Kevin De Bruyne to live the American Dream? Well, it seems likely, as recent reports state that Chicago Fire FC are in active discussions with the Manchester City star to finalise a move to the MLS, should he choose to do so. De Bruyne, 33, recently announced his decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the season upon the expiration of his contract. The midfield maestro De Bruyne himself recently confirmed that he'd be leaving the Etihad Stadium at the end of his current deal, after Guardiola decided not to offer him a new deal. Having been hampered by a series of debilitating injuries over the last two years, De Bruyne's role in City has diminished over time. And now, it seems as if the herd is flocking to acquire the services of the Belgian, with Chicago Fire seemingly leading the charge, according to reports from The Athletic. Although Inter Miami CF currently holds De Bruyne's MLS discovery rights – a rule that gives them the right of first refusal – they are unlikely to pursue him due to having already filled all three of their designated player slots with Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi, all of whom are out of contract at season's end. This development has cleared a potential path for Chicago. New York City FC and D.C. United have also reportedly expressed interest, but Chicago, with only two designated players on its roster and ambitious ownership in Joe Mansueto, appears to be an ideal landing spot should De Bruyne decide to play in MLS, ESPN reported. Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter, while not naming De Bruyne specifically, also subliminally hinted at the need for an 'attacking player' to anchor the midfield and supercharge their attack. 'I think that in a perfect world, you'd be able to invest across the entire roster and say, 'OK, we can bring in world-class players in every position,' but it's not perfect," the former USMNT coach stated in a presser. 'There's a salary cap, there's a limited amount of designated players. So I think the most sense is to bring in an attacking player. 'Someone that can change the game consistently from an attacking end and can work with the offensive weapons we already have to bring out more in them and help them continue, and overall help the team both on and off the field." The 33-year-old midfield maestro was at the epicentre of the Pep Guardiola-led revolution of City, aiding the Cityzens to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five EFL Cups, and the coveted UEFA Champions League crown in the 2022-23 season. Albeit not at the peak of his powers, the quality and control that De Bruyne continues to provide make him a more than tempting option for any major club. (with agency inputs) First Published: May 02, 2025, 14:02 IST