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Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jose Mourinho emotional talking about Diogo Jota in difficult interview - 'Fantastic boy'
Former Premier League manager Jose Mourinho expressed his sorrow at the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota while becoming emotional and saying "it's hard to understand" why he is no longer here Jose Mourinho was left clearly emotional while discussing Diogo Jota's tragic death, having called the Liverpool forward a "really fantastic boy". Jota, 28, was killed in a road traffic accident along with his brother, Andre Silva, 25, in the early hours of Thursday, July 3. The Portugal international had been travelling by car to Santander, Spain, to catch a ferry back to Merseyside for the start of the Reds' pre-season. His death sent shockwaves through the footballing world and beyond. The Reds star had just secured his first Premier League winners' medal with Liverpool, won the Nations League trophy with Portugal and wed his childhood sweetheart, Rute, just two weeks earlier. The 62-year-old was interviewed on Portugal's Channel 11 programme 'Futebol Total' on Tuesday night and became visibly moved when talking about Jota. Mourinho began by saying: "I greeted Jota twice. Once when we played Tottenham-Wolverhampton, and again at one of the Federation's 'Galas das Quinas'. Although I didn't know him, I know him so well... his agent is the same as mine. Image rights, managers… "My new collaborator, Antonio Dias, worked with him at Wolverhampton for a number of years. In other words, I know him well without ever having met him. "Everyone spoke of that boy with love. He was the player, the team player, the boy, the family man, the way he interacted with the organisation." Mourinho went on to add: "He must have been a really fantastic boy. I keep saying that I hope one day, but only in 40 or 50 years' time, I'll realise why these things happen. It's hard to understand." The Fenerbahce manager was among the countless sporting figures who paid tribute to Jota after the heartbreaking announcement of his death. He previously told Sky Sports:"When people leave this world, normally we all say, 'Such a nice guy'. Diogo was really a nice guy. "People in Liverpool know what I'm saying is true. He is a kid who nothing was easy for him, he had to fight to arrive where he arrived. Three kids without a dad, a young woman without her husband, the parents lose both sons... it's crazy. "It happened with me many, many years ago when I was working at Porto with Mr [Bobby] Robson. One of our boys, a loved boy, died in a car crash. "Instead of the boys suffering alone it was like the group suffered together and trying to fight for his memory. It was a boy, Rui Filipe, and we were champions, I think, for him. "In Liverpool they're going to suffer together. The club is a fantastic club. I think they are deciding to take away the shirt number 20. At Anfield, he will always be part of the family and maybe they lose a player but maybe they win even more soul than what they have."
New York Post
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Diogo Jota's wife remembers their wedding day in heartbreaking message after Liverpool soccer star's death
A devastated Rute Cardoso broke her silence following the death of her husband, Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who was tragically killed in a car crash in early July that also claimed the life of his younger brother. In a heart-wrenching message shared on Instagram, the mother of three mourned the loss of the Portuguese forward, whom she married on June 22. '1 month of our 'not even death separates us,' Cardoso wrote in Portuguese, including snapshots from the couple dancing at their wedding reception. 'Forever, A tua branquinha.' Advertisement Another image showed Cardoso and Jota holding hands at the their wedding. 8 Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota on their wedding day in June 2025. @diogoj_18/Instagram Advertisement 8 The couple had been together for 10 years. @diogoj_18/Instagram Jota and brother Andre Silva, a fellow soccer player, were found dead after Jota's Lamborghini veered off a road in Spain and burst into flames. Jota was 28 and Silva was 26. 'Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,' the club said in a statement on July 3. '… 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. Advertisement 8 The fiery July 2025 crash claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. Getty Images 8 The incident took place in northwest Spain. AFP via Getty Images 'We will continue to provide them with our full support.' The horrific incident occurred in northwestern Spain when the Lamborghini's tire appeared to burst while 'overtaking' another vehicle, investigators said. Advertisement It is unclear who was driving. 8 Diogo Jota with his family @rutecfcardoso14/Instagram 8 Diogo Jota in action for Liverpool in March 2025. AFP via Getty Images The fiery crash took place weeks after Jota and Cardoso tied the knot. In his final Instagram post on July 2, Jota reminisced about the day he and Cardoso would 'never forget.' The couple was joined by their children on the big day, including their infant daughter, who was born in November 2024. 8 Tributes were laid out for Diogo Joto at Anfield in Liverpool, England. Getty Images Advertisement 8 A flower tribute that spelled 'Jota' was seen outside Anfield Stadium. REUTERS Jota and Cardoso had been together for 10 years. The star forward, who scored 65 goals in 182 appearances with Liverpool, helped the club win the Premier League last year. Advertisement In 49 appearances for Portugal's national team, he scored 14 goals and won the UEFA Nations League twice. Jota signed with Liverpool in 2020.
See - Sada Elbalad
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Jota's Wife Posts Emotional Tribute to Late Player Who Dies 2 Weeks after Wedding
Rana Atef Rute Cardoso, the wife of the late Liverpool star Diogo Jota, shared touching photos on her Instagram account to mark one month since their wedding. Jota and Cardoso were married last June in a family ceremony in Porto, Portugal. However, less than two weeks later, the player, along with his brother André Silva, was involved in a tragic car accident on July 3, which led to their deaths. Diogo Jota's wife, Rute on instagram: ❤️❤️❤️ — LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) July 22, 2025 Cardoso posted several photos from the wedding on her official account, accompanied by a sad message in which she wrote: 'One month of our vow until death, forever.' '1 month of until death do us part. 'Forever. Your white girl.' Diogo Jota's widow, Rute Cardoso, on Instagram. We love you Rute. You're forever part of the Liverpool family ❤️ 🕊️ — Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) July 22, 2025 Jota's sudden departure left a deep impact on the football world, as he was 28 years old and left behind his wife and three children: Dinis (4 years), Duarte (2 years), and Madalva (8 months). Liverpool Football Club confirmed that the player's number 20 shirt will be officially retired in his honor, with a promise to support his family during this painful ordeal." read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Forever Your Little White One': Diogo Jota's Widow Rute Cardoso Shares Touching Note To Commemorate Wedding
Last Updated: Cardoso shared a post commemorating the completion of one month of the couple's wedding before the Portuguese star was snatched away by the cruel hands of fate. Rute Cardoso, the widow of late Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota took to social media to share a post commemorating the completion of one month of the couple's wedding before the Portuguese star was snatched away by the cruel hands of fate in a car crash in Spain. Jota met his untimely end on July 3, 2025, after a tragic car accident in Zamora, Spain, at just 28 years of age, alongside his brother Andre Silva. 1 mês do nosso 'nem a morte nos separa"Para sempre,A tua branquinha 🤍 — Rute Cardoso (@Rutecfcardoso14) July 22, 2025 '1 month of our 'not even death will part us," Cardosa's post read. 'Forever, Your little white on," she added. Jota married his partner, Cardoso, on June 22, just weeks before his passing. The couple had three children together. Jota began his youth career at Gondomar in 2005 before moving to Paços de Ferreira, where he made his senior debut in 2014. In 2016, he transferred to Atletico Madrid but was immediately loaned to Porto for a season and then to Wolves in 2017. His impressive performances for Wolves led to a permanent move to Molineux. Jota's remarkable achievements at Wolves, including helping the team win the EFL Championship title, earned him a transfer to Premier League giants Liverpool in 2020. With Liverpool, Jota won the Premier League, the FA Cup in the 2021-22 season, and the EFL League Cup. He was also part of the Portuguese team that won the UEFA Nations League in both the 2018/19 and 2024/25 seasons. Premier League champions Liverpool announced that they would retire the jersey No. 20 in honour of the late Portuguese forward. Born Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, he adopted the surname 'Jota' to distinguish himself from teammates with similar names in the youth academy. An avid gamer, Jota formed his own eSports team, Diogo Jota eSports, later renamed Luna Galaxy, and topped the FIFA 21 Championship table in February of that year. A versatile player capable of playing various roles along the front line, Jota clinched the Premier League title with Liverpool a month ago and followed it up with his second UEFA Nations League title. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 11:07 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Diogo Jota's wife shares 'forever' tribute in heartfelt post
LIVERPOOL: The widow of Diogo Jota has paid tribute to the late Liverpool forward, one month after their wedding and three weeks after he was killed in a car crash in Spain. Rute Cardoso shared photos of their Jue 22 wedding in a post to Instagram, BBC reported. Three pictures were accompanied with the words "one month of our 'until death do us part'," adding she was "forever" his. Jota, 28, died alongside his brother, André Silva, after the Lamborghini they were travelling in burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout in Zamora in the early hours of July 3. Jota joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and went on to score 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club. He played a key role in helping Liverpool win both the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022, adding another League Cup title in 2024, before lifting the Premier League trophy last season. Last week, Liverpool announced that the club would retire Jota's number 20 shirt in his honour. A mural has also been created near Anfield, featuring the number 20 and surrounded by messages left by fans in tribute.
