Clubs from the Premier League, Bundesliga, Portuguese Primeira, Ligue 1 and La Liga have sent their condolence messages following the death of Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo Jota who died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28.
Jota’s 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, was also killed in the accident. He was a footballer with Portugal second division club Penafiel.
The accident happened on Thursday at 12.30am local time on the A-52 motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora.
The car Jota and his brother were travelling in left the road and caught fire after a tyre burst while overtaking.
Jota had married his long-term partner less than two weeks ago, and had three children.
Following the sad incident, club in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and La Liga took to their X handles to commiserate with the family of the deceased.
Liverpool, whom he won the Premier League title with wrote:”Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
Arsenal stated:”The thoughts of everyone at Arsenal are with Diogo’s family, friends and all associated with Liverpool Football Club.
“Rest in peace, Diogo.”
According to 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.”
Chelsea, who are currently taking part in the FIFA Club World Cup, wrote:”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.”
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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.”
Valencia:”@valenciacf_en is deeply saddened by the passing of Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, loved ones, @LFC and all their supporters.”
Getafe:”We are shocked by the news.
“Rest in peace, Diogo Jota.”
Villarreal:”Everyone at Villarreal CF would like to offer their condolences to the whole Liverpool FC family, as well as that of Diogo Jota, after this terrible and tragic news.
“All of our thoughts are with you.
“Rest in peace.”
Nantes:”FC Nantes offers its heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother. The entire club also wishes to express its profound sympathy and support to Liverpool Football Club in these tragic circumstances.”
Hamburger SV:”Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the Liverpool Football Community. We are deeply saddened. May they rest in peace.” ️
FC Porto:”Porto Football Club is in mourning.
“It is with shock and deep regret that we send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth categories.
“Rest In Peace.”
Jota: Club, National Team Career
Jota started his career with Paços de Ferreira, before signing for La Liga club Atlético Madrid in 2016.
After two seasons in the Primeira Liga, he was consecutively loaned to Primeira Liga club FC Porto in 2016 and EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017.
Having helped them gain promotion to the Premier League, he joined the club in 2018 for a reported €14 million and made 131 appearances for them, scoring 44 goals. In 2020, he signed for Liverpool for a fee reported to be £41 million.
At Liverpool he won the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
In March 2019, Jota was called up to the Portuguese senior men’s side for the first time, ahead of the opening UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Ukraine and Serbia.
Still uncapped, he was part of the squad that won the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals on home soil in June but did not make an appearance.
On 14 November, he made his debut by coming on as an 84th-minute substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo in a 6–0 win against Lithuania in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier.
He scored his first international goal on 5 September 2020 in a 4–1 home win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.
Jota was named in Portugal’s final squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, scoring in a 4–2 group stage defeat to Germany.
He played all games in a round of 16-exit defeat to Belgium. On 18 October 2022, Jota was ruled out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to a calf injury he sustained during a league match with Liverpool against Manchester City on 16 October 2022.
