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Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash aged 28

England star Lucy Bronze says the Lionesses were left in shock when they learned about the death of Diogo Jota.

“Obviously we have a lot of Liverpool fans in our team and football fans, but for people in general, everyone is just thinking of them – him and his brother.

Jota has tragically died aged just 28(Image: Getty Images)

“They were so young as well.



It’s just really sad and we were shocked by the news, really.”

She added: “We’ll be watching the games tonight and Portugal play their first game against Spain and I know there will be a minute’s silence held before that game.

I think everyone in an England shirt and everyone in the tournament will be supporting the Portuguese team because they will be a lot closer to this than we are.

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“It is just a really sad moment for everyone involved in football, knowing what a great guy he is and what an amazing year he’s had – not just in football, but he got married a few weeks ago and he’s got some little kids.

It’s just so sad.”

Jota, who was 28, was part of Liverpool’s Premier League title winning squad under Arne Slot.

He also won the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League with Portugal, playing 15 minutes of the final victory over Spain.

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"Just three weeks ago, I had the honour of presenting Diogo Jota with a medal after the UEFA Nations League final – a moment of joy, pride, and celebration that will now forever be burned in memory with sorrow,” UEFA president Aleksandar Ceferin said.

"His passion, energy and spirit on the field inspired everyone around him.