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Portuguese football chief defends Ronaldo after Al-Hilal star slammed for not attending Jota funeral: 'Immense injustice'
Cristiano Ronaldo had faced a barrage of criticism for not attending Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva's funeral in Gondomar, Portugal last month after the siblings met with a fatal car accident in the Spanish province of Zamora. read more Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism for his absence from the funeral of Portugal and Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva last month. AP/Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo had come under fire for not attending the funeral of Portugal teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva last month after their lives were tragically cut short in a car accident in Spain. Jota and Silva, who was also a footballer, were laid to rest in their hometown of Gondomar in Portugal on 5 July, two days after meeting with a fatal accident in the Spanish province of Zamora while they were on their way to catch a ferry to England from the port city of Santander. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Some of the biggest names in the world of football had descended in Gondomar to attend the brothers' funeral, including Liverpool boss Arne Slot and defender Virgil van Dijk as well as other Portuguese stars in the Premier League such as Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa too had arrived to pay their respects. More from Football Portuguese FA chief defends Ronaldo for not attending Jota funeral Ronaldo's absence did not go unnoticed and led to the Portuguese superstar facing criticism on social media. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), however, came to Ronaldo's defence over his decision to skip the funeral. 'It's an immense injustice to say that Cristiano, in some way, played a more detached role in this. From the very beginning, the captain was with us and was one of the people who most closely connected with the national team family, with Jota's own blood family,' FPF president Pedro Proenca said. 'And I say it again: what they said about our captain is unfair. Cristiano Ronaldo, he was one of the people who felt it the most, especially because he was a true team-mate of Jota. His physical absence means nothing more than that, because he never abandoned this family,' he added. Ronaldo, who had helped Portugal defeat Spain in the final of the UEFA Nations League alongside Liverpool forward Jota, was among the first to react the tragic news on social media. 'It doesn't make sense. We were just together with the national team, you had just gotten married,' the 40-year-old wrote on X. '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.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jota leaves behind three children with his childhood sweetheart Rute Cardoso, whom he had married just 11 days before the fatal crash in Spain.
Al Arabiya
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Jota death to be marked by minute's silence at Portugal Women's Euro 2025 game
Portugal players were heartbroken ahead of their Women's Euro 2025 game against Spain on Thursday where a minute's silence will be observed following the death of Portuguese national men's team striker Diogo Jota in a car accident. 'One of our own,' Portugal forward Jessica Silva posted on Instagram. 'Diogo wasn't just a star. It was the good, the faithful, the attentive, the simple ... of those who don't need noise to mark their presence! 'Football has gone poorer ... and so are we. You will never be forgotten.' For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. UEFA announced that a moment of silence will be observed at all of Thursday and Friday's Women's Euro 2025 matches 'in memory of Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who tragically passed away today,' European soccer's governing body said on Thursday. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Thursday that it had requested a minute's silence before the game against Spain. Hours before kick-off, virtually every player on the Portugal women's squad had posted photos of Jota on social media, many with broken heart emojis. Veteran defender Ana Borges, who is the most capped player in the women's national team's history, wrote 'Descansem em paz' -- rest in peace -- under a photo of both brothers. Pedro Proenca, President of the FPF, gave a brief statement in Bern saying that 28-year-old Jota was 'Much more than a fantastic player. 'With almost 50 appearances for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community,' Proenca said. Portugal and Spain are set to meet in Bern at 2100 CET (1900 GMT) in their first Group B game. England sent their condolences and support to the Portuguese team in a post on X. 'We are devastated at the tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva,' England's women's team wrote. 'It is truly difficult to comprehend. 'We stand beside the Portuguese team here in Switzerland and the whole football family in honouring Diogo and Andre's memory.'
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jota death to be marked by minute's silence at Portugal Women's Euro 2025 game
PORTUGAL players were heartbroken ahead of their Women's Euro 2025 game against Spain on Thursday where a minute's silence will be observed following the death of Portuguese national men's team striker Diogo Jota in a car accident. 'One of our own,' Portugal forward Jessica Silva posted on Instagram. 'Diogo wasn't just a star. It was the good, the faithful, the attentive, the simple ... of those who don't need noise to mark their presence! 'Football has gone poorer ... and so are we. You will never be forgotten.' UEFA announced that a moment of silence will be observed at all of Thursday and Friday's Women's Euro 2025 matches 'in memory of Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who tragically passed away today,' European soccer's governing body said on Thursday. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Thursday that it had requested a minute's silence before the game against Spain. Hours before kick-off, virtually every player on the Portugal women's squad had posted photos of Jota on social media, many with broken heart emojis. Veteran defender Ana Borges, who is the most capped player in the women's national team's history, wrote 'Descansem em paz' -- rest in peace -- under a photo of both brothers. Pedro Proenca, President of the FPF, gave a brief statement at the women's team base camp in Bern, saying that 28-year-old Jota was 'Much more than a fantastic player. 'With almost 50 appearances for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community,' Proenca said.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota dies at 28 in car crash
Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Norwich City F.C. at Carrow road. The Portuguese Football Federation has announced that it is devastated by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Spain this morning. Joe Giddens/PA Wire/dpa Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a car crash in Spain, the English club and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said on Thursday. "The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in Spain," the federation wrote on X. Advertisement According to the BBC, the Spanish Guardia Civil said in a statement that the car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking. The Guardia Civil said that the accident happened at around 00:30 on Tuesday (2230 GMT Wednesday) in the municipality of Cernadilla in the province of Zamora. According to the statement, "the car caught on fire and the two occupants were killed." The reason why the two were travelling on the province's roads is unclear. The region is close to the border with Portugal. Liverpool said that they are "devastated" by the "tragic passing" of their forward Jota. Advertisement "The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, André," Liverpool said in a statement. The club added that it won't make further comments at this time and asked privacy of Jota's family, friends, team-mates and club staff to be respected as "they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss." Jota had been playing for the Reds since 2020 after a move from Wolves and won the Premier League last season. He made 182 games for the club and scored 65 goals. Just last month, Jota celebrated the Nations League title with Portugal. For the national team, he played 49 matches, including Euro 2024, and scored 14 goals. Advertisement European football ruling body UEFA said it will observe a moment of silence at all of women's Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday in memory of Jota and his brother. Portugal face Spain later in their group stage opener. "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," UEFA said on X. Jota's brother, André Silva, was also a footballer, who played for Portuguese second division side Penafiel. "The loss of Diogo and André represent irreplaceable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything, daily, to honour their legacy," FPF said. Advertisement The fatal car crash that killed Jota and his brother took place less than two weeks after his wedding day. He had three children with his wife Rute Cardoso. Football world pays tribute to Jota Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo led the tributes to Jota with a heartfelt message. "It doesn't make sense. Just now we were together in the national team, you had just got married," Ronaldo wrote on X. He sent his condolences to Jota's family, wife and children, and added: "I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo e André. We will miss you." Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez, who has played alongside Jota for the past three seasons, posted on Instagram: "There are no words of comfort for so much pain. I will always remember you with your smile, as a good companion on and off the field." Advertisement The German Football Federation (DFB) said it was "deeply saddened" to learn of Jota's death. "We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with his family, his loved ones, Liverpool FC, and the Portuguese Football Federation," the DFB wrote on X. The English Football Association (FA) and the Premier League said they were "devastated" and that "football has lost a champion who will be forever missed." Portuguese football giants Porto, where both brothers have previously played, said on X: "It is with shock and deep sorrow that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva." Advertisement According to the BBC, fans are gathering outside Anfield stadium, laying floral tributes and paying respects to Jota at Hillsborough memorial. Politicians react to tragedy Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said that the deaths of Jota and his brother are "unexpected and tragic." "It is a sad day for football and for national and international sports," he added. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered his condolences to Jota's friends and family after being asked about the Liverpool footballer at a media briefing. "Let me start with Jota because this is devastating news. I am sure I speak for everyone in saying our first thoughts are going to be with his family and his friends in particular," he said.
CNA
03-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Jota death to be marked by minute's silence at Portugal Women's Euro 2025 game
BERN, Switzerland :Portugal players were heartbroken ahead of their Women's Euro 2025 game against Spain on Thursday where a minute's silence will be observed following the death of Portuguese national men's team striker Diogo Jota in a car accident. "One of our own," Portugal forward Jessica Silva posted on Instagram. "Diogo wasn't just a star. It was the good, the faithful, the attentive, the simple ... of those who don't need noise to mark their presence! "Football has gone poorer ... and so are we. You will never be forgotten." UEFA announced that a moment of silence will be observed at all of Thursday and Friday's Women's Euro 2025 matches "in memory of Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who tragically passed away today," European soccer's governing body said on Thursday. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Thursday that it had requested a minute's silence before the game against Spain. Hours before kick-off, virtually every player on the Portugal women's squad had posted photos of Jota on social media, many with broken heart emojis. Veteran defender Ana Borges, who is the most capped player in the women's national team's history, wrote "Descansem em paz" - rest in peace - under a photo of both brothers. Pedro Proenca, President of the FPF, gave a brief statement at the women's team base camp in Bern, saying that 28-year-old Jota was "Much more than a fantastic player. "With almost 50 appearances for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community," Proenca said.
