Diogo Jota: Cristiano Ronaldo Mourns the Death of Liverpool Star, National Teammate
- Cristiano Ronaldo leads tributes following the passing of Portuguese national teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident in Spain
- Jota, who had recently married his long-term girlfriend Rute Cardoso in Porto, tragically died after his vehicle went off the road on the A-52 in Zamora
- Police reports confirm that no other car was involved, and investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing
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Cristiano Ronaldo has led the tribute after the passing of Portuguese national teammate Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva in a car accident in Spain.
The Liverpool star, who got married to his long-term girlfriend Rute Cardoso, in Porto, barely two weeks ago, died after his car went off the road on the A-52 in the province of Zamora.
According to a report by the police, there was no other car involved in the accident and they are still investigating the cause of the unfortunate incident in Spain.
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Jota, alongside Ronaldo, were part of the Portuguese national team that won the UEFA Nations League after defeating Spain in the final, and the former FC Porto star won the English Premier League title with Liverpool in the just-concluded season in England.
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The 28-year-old forward made 182 appearances for the Merseyside Reds and lifted all the possible domestic trophies with the club.
Ronaldo pays tribute to Diogo Jota
Ronaldo, who is the captain of the Portugal national team took to social media to express his sorrow concerning the death of Jota.
They were both together in the national team a few weeks ago when they took part in the final phase of the UEFA Nations League.
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"It doesn't make sense," the former Real Madrid star's statement reads on X.
"Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world.
"I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you."
Ronaldo's reaction to Jota's death went viral on social media, and it sparked different comments from netizens all around the world.
Fans react to Ronaldo's tribute to Jota.
Utdrules4ever wrote:
"Five days ago Vs Today.. What is life. Football definitely comes together as a family when tragedy occurs. Thoughts with his family and everyone connected to LFC. RIP Jota 🕊️"
Alexandre Mourão shared:
"My condolences! May God provide the comfort that the family will need in this very difficult moment!!🙏🙏🙏🙏"
Alphacino30 added:
"Ironically, he wore the number 20 Jersey while Liverpool went on to win their 20th PL title.. How lovely would it be if the jersey is retired forever in his honor. Dude won the PL title in May. Got married in June. Died in July. You'll truly never walk alone, Diogo💔💔💔"
Yya2424 implied:
"In Islam, this thing is logical. Death does not know whether old or young, rich or poor. All people will return to God. I hope he rests in peace.🤍💔"
DivayMagazine reacted:
"Rest in peace to the brothers Diogo Jota and André Silva. Deepest condolences to their family. Diogo’s legacy in football, with Portugal and Liverpool, will not be forgotten. ⚽🕊️🙏"
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