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Jul 3, 2025, 06:33 AM ET

Tributes from around the sporting world have been paid to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after the Portugal international and his brother, André Silva, died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday morning.

The player's death at the age of 28 was confirmed by Liverpool Football Club, the Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), with the Spain Civil Guard informing The Associated Press of the incident.

Jota's death comes just weeks after he married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children.



We will all miss you."

Following news of his death, fans began leaving flowers and messages in Diogo Jota's memory at Anfield. PAUL BARKER/AFP via Getty Images

Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes and the Michael Edwards, the CEO of football for Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, said the club would look to honour Jota in the coming days.

"There is nothing that we can say in this moment to ease the pain of such a devastating tragedy.

Rest in peace -- Love J."

Lionel Messi posted a black and white photograph of Jota with the abbreviation of RIP in Spanish (QEPD) on Instagram.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher said in a post on X: "Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning.

Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids."

Carragher's punditry colleague Gary Neville said: "That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother.

All my love and best wishes to his family."

Diogo Jota played a crucial role as Liverpool won the Premier League title last season. Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Premier League clubs expressed their commiserations, including Liverpool's bitter rivals Manchester United.

"Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, André, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today's heartbreaking news," the club said in a post on social media.

Jota's former club Wolverhampton Wanderers said they were "heartbroken." Jota spent three years at the club before joining Liverpool.

"Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves.

It's just so sad."

Tributes were also paid to Jota from outside the world of soccer, with Rafael Nadal expressing his sorrow at the "terribly sad and painful news" in a post on X.

Basketball legend LeBron James, whose stake in Fenway Sports Group makes him a part owner of Liverpool, said: "My prayers goes out to his loved ones during this time!
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