Died on Wednesday night in a car accident, Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, Liverpool’s 28-year-old striker, had married on June 22, after winning the League of Nations with Portugal. He left behind three children.
Flower wreaths deposited at the “Anfiled Road” stadium
DNA tests. The relatives of the victims have reached the morgue in Zamora, DNA tests will be performed to identify the bodies of Diogo Jota and his brother, André. The place of the accident is close to the border with Portugal.
The IML in Zamora
Many of his teammates remembered Diogo. From Rafael Leao: “Rest in peace, brother, “at Diogo Dalot:” Devasting … without words … much power to the family“. Then Pedro Goncalves (“Most sincere condolences to the family“), Diogo Costa: (“There are no words, rest in peace“), Danilo (“There is no suffering on the earth that heaven cannot heal“And Renato Veaga:”There are no words. Rest in peace”.
Nadal’s message. “What a sad news. All my thoughts and affection for my wife, children, family and friends in these difficult times. Rest in peace, Diogo Jota and André Silva”, Wrote Rafa Nadal on social networks.
Homage of fans. Outside the Anfield stadium, fans leave flowers and even Diogo Jota’s shirts. The Portuguese striker was one of the fans’ idols, the song dedicated to him being one of the most popular.
Starmer’s message. Condolences from the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, also arrived: “This is devastating news. I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone, saying that our first thoughts will be with his family and friends. There are millions of Fans of Liverpool, but also fans and … “non-fan, who will be shocked by this.” It is devastating and it is very important to remember how difficult this period will be for his friends and family.“
Darwin Nunez: “I will remember your smile” -“There are no words of comfort for so much pain -they are the words of the teammate Darwin Nunez -. André. ”
English clubs – from City to Everton and United, numerous messages from English clubs. “Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and sad to hear the devastating news of Diogo Jota’s unintentional. We convey the most sincere condolences to his family, friends and everyone from Liverpool Football Club in these difficult times. Rest in peace, Diogo.”
Manchester United: “The most sincere condolences are heading to the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, André. Everyone has been connected to Liverpool FC, following today’s heartbreaking news.”
Everton: “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family and their friends at this time.“
Naples: “President Aurelio de Laurentiis, Mr. Antonio Conte, the directors, the technical staff, the team and the whole SSC Napoli express their most sincere condolences and the sadness for the non-end of Diogo Jota, expressing the deepest sympathy and to all of Liverpool. “.
Lebron James, NBA basketball player: “My prayers are with your loved ones at the moment! May everyone be guided and protected! YNWA JOTA !!”.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Inter Milan
