Diogo Jota died on Thursday, July 3, 2025
Shock, heartbreak, and disbelief have gripped the football world as players, clubs, and fans come to terms with the sudden death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
Jota, 28, and his brother died in a car accident in Spain, just days after the Portuguese forward celebrated marrying his long-time partner Rute Cardoso, a tragedy that has left even the game’s biggest names at a loss for words.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who shared countless moments with Jota in the Portuguese national team, summed up the devastation in an emotional message:
“It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, 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.”
Spain’s David de Gea echoed what so many feel in the football family, writing simply: “Sometimes life is too cruel.
Clubs from across Europe joined in paying tribute to the popular forward.
AC Milan shared: “AC Milan is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their family, friends, and all who are mourning. May they rest in peace.”
From Turkey, Galatasaray posted: “We are extremely saddened to hear the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. Everyone at Galatasaray SK extends their condolences to his family, friends and the whole club of Liverpool FC.”
Atlético de Madrid, where Jota spent time earlier in his career, wrote: “Atlético de Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the passing of former club player Diogo Jota and his brother André. We send our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones. May they rest in peace.”
Brighton & Hove Albion, Paris Saint-Germain and many others joined the chorus of condolences, sharing messages of solidarity with Jota’s family, Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team.
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano captured the collective sorrow: “Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother have both passed away due to a traffic accident, reports Marca. Deepest condolences, support, and thoughts are with those involved, his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
As tributes pour in from every corner of the game, one thing is clear, Diogo Jota was far more than just a gifted footballer. He was a teammate, a brother, a husband, a father, and to so many, a friend whose loss will be felt for years to come.
Read some of the tweets below:
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother have both passed away due to traffic accident, reports Marca.
Deepest condolences, support, and thoughts are with those involved, his family and loved ones.
May his soul rest in peace. 🤍🕊️ pic.twitter.com/qwz7soJu5n
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Diogo Jota 🙏🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/3CqSO9qP6i
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 3, 2025
AC Milan is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their family, friends, and all who are mourning. May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iodVQUz5k3
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 3, 2025
Sometimes life is too cruel 🙏🏼💔 pic.twitter.com/96YKxYW9Gh
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) July 3, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André.
The Club sends its sincere condolences to their family, loved ones, Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team.
All our thoughts are with them in this tragic moment. pic.twitter.com/Cpex7uCSPN
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 3, 2025
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