Yesterday, Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident that has sent shockwaves through the football world.

Following a recent surgery, Jota was told not to fly, so he and his brother were making their way back to England by ferry.

Both brothers died when their car veered off a motorway near Zamora in northern Spain after a tyre burst, causing the vehicle to catch fire.

Since news broke, tributes have poured in from across the football community.

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Outside Anfield, supporters continue to lay flowers, scarves and shirts in memory of the Liverpool forward, while a physical book of condolence remains open until the weekend.

Jota’s final match came in Portugal’s Nations League final win over Spain — a fitting closing chapter for a player who lifted the Premier League title with Liverpool last season.

His sudden loss just days after marrying his long-time partner Rute Cardoso leaves behind a young family and a legacy that resonates deeply with Liverpool fans, teammates, and rivals.

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Now, family, friends and teammates will gather to say goodbye this weekend.

At the same time, we share the pain, as well as the hope of the believers.”

While the service will be closed to the public, Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Luis Montenegro are expected to attend alongside close family and local mourners.

As friends, family, and fans prepare to say their final goodbyes, the memory of Diogo Jota will live on—not just in trophies or goals, but in the hearts of all who knew and admired him.

His legacy is a reminder of how fleeting life can be, and how deeply one person can touch so many.

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