Trending: Tears for beloved Liverpool and Portugal football star and his brother
Just 10 before his fatal car crash, star footballer Diogo Jota married his long-time sweetheart, Rute Cardoso. He leaves her, two sons and a daughter behind.
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Tributes are pouring in for Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota who was killed in a road accident. Fans said:
@premierleague Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed. We will continue to support our friends and colleagues at the club.
@Cristiano Doesn’t make any sense. Just now we were together in the national team, just now you were married. To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all he strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre.
@BarcaTimes Police statement: ‘The information we have is that the car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking. It then set on fire. The accident happened in municipality of Cernadilla in Zamora at around 00:30 local time. Two people died.”
@hersport.ie We don’t often post about men’s sport, but today, we’re making space.
At Liverpool FC, whenever there was a campaign about women or keeping girls in the game, Diogo Jota showed up. Not because he had to. Because he understood WHY it mattered.
Last year, he sat beside Ireland’s Leanne Kiernan on International Women’s Day and lent his voice to a message bigger than football.
He spoke about the women who raised him, he spoke about his partner and the support she gives him.
He glowly mentioned Marta and Serena Williams as the kind of role models he hopes his two-year old daughter and his sons will grow up admiring.
We believe everyone has a duty to care about equality and equity. Jota understood that and acted on it.
A devastating loss for his fa
mily, his teammates and everyone who saw the strength of his character beyond the game.Rest in peace, Diogo & Andre.
@TrollFootball Diogo Jota got married just 10 days ago. He was only 28 years old. Life is too short. R.I.P. Diogo and André.️
@OneFootball In the space of just over a month Diogo Jota won the Premier League, the UEFA Nations League and married the love of his life. His family must have been so incredibly proud of him.
@FabrizioRomano Liverpool flag hangs at half-mast at Anfield today in memory of Diogo Jota.
@iahmedsalih Not only did the football world lose Diogo Jota today, but also the Palestinian footballer captain Muhannad al Lilli who has been KILLED in Israeli bombing of Al Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza with 100 others since the midnight in Gaza.
@Football__Tweet Ruben Neves pays tribute to Diogo Jota: “They say you only lose people when you forget them. I’ll never forget you!”
@RisingStarXIP Heartbreaking news from Spain – Diogo Jota has tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a road accident. Just five days ago, he got married. He leaves behind his wife and three young children. Football has lost more than a player – we’ve lost a wonderful human being.
@Shadaya_Knight This is sad. A few days ago, Diogo Jota got married. Had a successful season, won the Premier League with Liverpool & Nations League with Portugal. Today, he is no more. Death sucks!!!
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