The uncertainty a life holds is yet again proven through Liverpool’s Portuguese forward, Diogo Jota’s tragic death. For the unversed, the 28-year-old footballer passed away on July 3, 2025, in a car accident. He was accompanied by his 25-year-old brother, Andre Silva, who also succumbed to death in the tragic car crash. Diogo’s untimely death has left his family, as well as the football fans, heartbroken. Following the heartbreaking incident, Diogo’s fans gathered outside Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England and bid him adieu by singing the Liverpool Football Club anthem.
Diogo Jota’s fans pay tribute to him
A video has surfaced on the internet following the death of 28-year-old Portuguese footballer, Diogo Jota. The video featured Diogo’s fans, who had gathered outside Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England. The crowd came together to pay tribute to the exceptional talent, Diogo, who left for the heavenly abode at the mere age of 28. The fans also sang the Liverpool Football Club anthem, You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Liverpool FC issues statement to express sorrow for the death of their promising footballer, Diogo Jota
For the uninitiated, Diogo Jota was an attacker who played a key role in Liverpool’s recent Premier League in 2024-25. In 2020, he signed for Liverpool with a reported fee around USD 52.07 million. During his tenure in Liverpool, the 28-year-old Portuguese footballer played 182 games and scored 65 goals over five seasons. Following his death on July 3, 2025, Liverpool FC issued a statement and offered heartfelt to the young footballer’s family. The statement can be read as:
“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.”
Diogo Jota’s personal life
Diogo Jota started a new chapter in his life just 10 days before his tragic demise. For those unaware, Diogo tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Rute Cardoso. The couple met for the first time in high school, when the duo were just teens. After spending many years together as a happy couple, Diogo and Rute welcomed their first child, a son, Denis, in 2021. In 2023, the duo welcomed their second child, a son, Duarte and in 2024, the couple welcomed a daughter.
More about 28-year-old Portuguese footballer, Diogo Jota
Diogo was born on December 4, 1996, in Porto, Portugal. The 28-year-old was a Portuguese footballer and an exceptional talent on the field. He began his career at Pacos de Ferreira before signing for Atlético Madrid in 2016. He helped Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in the Premier League, permanently joining the club in 2018. Later in 2020, Diogo joined Liverpool and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup during his tenure in the club. In his short football career, the young player won the UEFA Nations League twice in 2019 and 2025.
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We offer heartfelt condolences to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
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