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Tributes continue to pour for the late Liverpool soccer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who died in a car crash.
Jota, 28, tragically died in a car accident near Zamora, Spain, on the morning of July 3, 2025. His brother, André, also perished in the crash.
The vehicle reportedly veered off the road on the A-52 highway near Palacios de Sanabria and caught fire.
Jota had recently married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, just two weeks prior to the accident. The couple had three children together.
Police statement said: “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.”
Liverpool Football Club said they are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
“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.”
Tributes across the global
His coach Arne Slot
What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? I wish I had the words but I know I do not”.
My first thoughts are not those of a football manager. They are of a father, a son, a brother and an uncle and they belong to the family of Diogo and Andre Silva who have experienced such an unimaginable loss.
My message to them is very clear – you will never walk alone. The players, the staff, all supporters of Liverpool Football Club are all with you and from what I have seen today, same can be said of the wider family of football.
This is not solely a response to tragedy. It is also a reaction to the goodness of the people involved and the respect that so many have for the boys as individuals and for the family as a whole.
For us as a club, the sense of shock is absolute. Diogo was not just our player. He was a loved one to all of us. He was a teammate, a colleague, a workmate and in all of those roles he was very special.
I could say much about what he brought to our team but the truth is everyone who watched Diogo play could see it. Hard work, desire, commitment, quality, goals. The essence of what a Liverpool player should be.
The last time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo on winning the Nations League and wished him luck for his forthcoming wedding. In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this.
When I first came to the club, one of the first songs I got to know was the one that our fans sing for Diogo. I had not worked with him previously but I knew straight away that if the Liverpool supporters, who have seen so many great players over the years, had such a unique chant for Diogo, he must have special qualities.
My condolences go to Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children and to parents of Diogo and André.
When the time is right, we will celebrate Diogo Jota, we will remember his goals and we will sing his song. For the time being, we will remember him as a unique human being, mourn his loss. Never be forgotten
His former club Wolverhampton Wanderers writes: “He left this club as a star, and he will always be a star in our eyes.”
Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr: Rest in peace Diogo and your brother André Silva. Much strength to the whole family!
His former boss Jürgen Klopp:
This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can’t see it! I’m heartbroken to hear about passing of Diogo and his brother André.
Diogo was not only a fantastic player… but he was also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much! All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them. Rest in peace, Diogo… sending love.
Cristiano Ronaldo
It doesn’t make sense. We were just together with the national team, you had just gotten married to your wife.
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.
Football Clubs:
Chelsea: Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time.
Arsenal: We are all members of the footballing family and on days like today, we support each other. Rest in peace, Diogo and André. Our thoughts continue to be with your family, loved ones and everyone associated with Liverpool Football Club.
Manchester City: Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Diogo.
Manchester United: Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news.
Meanwhile UEFA has announced that a moment of silence will be observed at all of today’s and tomorrow’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 matches in memory of Portugal international Jota and his brother Silva.
