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In a poignant Instagram post earlier this week, Diogo Jota's wife shared images of their recent wedding, capturing the precious moment with the caption: "Yes to forever."
Tragically, Liverpool and Portugal star Jota, 28, along with his brother Andre Silva, who played for Portuguese second-tier side Penafiel, both perished following a car accident in Spain in the early hours of Thursday.
Just days before this heartbreaking incident, Rute Cardoso, Jota's long-term partner, had shared snapshots from their June 22 nuptials on social media.
The sorrowful news of both Jota and Andre's passing was initially conveyed by the Portuguese Football Federation.
Reports emanating from Spain indicate that the fatal crash occurred in Cernadilla, Zamora, when a Lamborghini carrying the two brothers experienced a tyre blowout during an overtaking manoeuvre, ultimately leading to the vehicle igniting into flames.
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Jota played for Liverpool and Portugal.
The car caught on fire, and the two occupants were killed."
"The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning," a statement read.
"Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents
He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.
"On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation and myself, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and Andre as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.
"We have lost two champions
It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre? Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks
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