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Diogo Jota tragically passed away: Tragedy just 10 days after the wedding, Portugal announces sad news
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Diogo Jota, the star of Liverpool and the Portuguese national team, passed away too suddenly in a traffic accident in Spain on July 3, leaving behind endless sorrow in the hearts of football fans around the world. In particular, his passing made many people feel even more heartbroken when looking at the small family he had just built.
Tragedy just 10 days after the wedding
For Diogo Jota, a thriving career and family love seem to be the two most important things in life. He just got married on June 22 to his fiancé Rute Cardoso, who has always accompanied him in important steps of his career.
The couple has welcomed three young children together: Denis (2021), Duarte (2023) and a baby girl born in 2024 whose name has not been revealed. On social media platforms, he often shares pictures of his happy family life.
Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton for a transfer fee of 44.7 million euros and quickly made his mark at Anfield. With his outstanding talent, Jota helped Liverpool win many valuable titles, including the 2024-2025 Premier League title, the FA Cup and the 2021-2022 English League Cup. He also recently lifted the Nations League trophy with the Portuguese national team.
Those successes have now become memories and Diogo Jota has passed away at the age of 28, the most beautiful age of his football career. Jota’s sudden departure was a shock not only to his family but also to all those who loved him. The image of a talented man, dedicated to his work, always devoted to his team and family will now become one of the models that will never fade in the hearts of fans.
Portuguese Football Federation announces sad news
On its official Facebook page, the Portuguese Football Federation announced the passing of Diogo Jota:
“The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are deeply saddened by the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre, who died early this morning in Spain.
Diogo Jota was not only a talented player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person, admired by all his teammates and opponents. He brought joy to everyone and was an endless source of inspiration.
The Portuguese Football Federation would like to express its deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and André, as well as to Liverpool FC and Penafiel FC, the clubs to which the players were attached.
We have lost two champions. Their departure is an irreplaceable loss for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to something that can be done every day to honor the legacy they left behind.”
Unimaginable loss
On their official website, Liverpool FC also released a statement:
“Liverpool FC has been informed that Diogo Jota, 28, has died following a car crash in Spain, along with his brother Andre.
Liverpool FC will not be making any further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff be respected as they come to terms with this unimaginable loss.
We will continue to offer our full support to their families and loved ones during this difficult time.”
