Pedro Proenca, the president of the Portuguese Soccer Federation, has paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who have been killed in a highway visitors accident in Spain in a single day.
The automotive containing Jota and Silva got here off the A-52 motorway within the province of Zamora and, regardless of emergency crews attending the scene, the pair have been declared useless.
Jota, 28, was a key member of the Liverpool squad that received the Premier League title final season whereas Silva, 26, performed within the Portuguese second division for Penafiel.
A Federação Portuguesa de Futebol e todo o Futebol português estão completamente devastados com a morte de Diogo Jota e do seu irmão André Silva, esta madrugada, em Espanha.
Muito mais do que o fantástico jogador, com quase 50 internacionalizações pela Seleção Nacional A, Diogo… pic.twitter.com/EN901fH6FG
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 3, 2025
Now we have misplaced two champions in Diogo Jota and Andre Silva – Proenca
Proenca mentioned: “The Portuguese Soccer Federation and Portuguese soccer generally are fully devastated by the loss of life of Diogo Jota and André Silva this morning in Spain.
“Rather more than a implausible participant, with virtually 50 worldwide appearances for the nationwide staff, Diogo Jota was a unprecedented particular person, revered by all colleagues and opponents, somebody with a contagious pleasure and reference [point] in the neighborhood itself.
“On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Soccer Federation, I specific my deepest condolences to the household and mates of Diogo and André Silva, in addition to to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the golf equipment the place, respectively, they performed.
“Now we have misplaced two champions. The lack of Diogo and Andre Silva characterize irreparable losses for Portuguese soccer and we are going to do the whole lot to honour their legacy each day.”
UEFA introduced that each match right now and tomorrow on the Girls’s Euro 2025 can be preceded by a minute’s silence, whereas Portugal’s prime minister Luis Montenegro wrote on X: “The information of the loss of life of Diogo Jota, an athlete who significantly honoured Portugal’s title, and his brother is sudden and tragic.
“I lengthen my deepest condolences to their household. It is a unhappy day for soccer and for nationwide and worldwide sport.”
Porto pay their respects
Jota spent the 2016-17 season on mortgage at Porto whereas Silva was a member of their youth groups.
The 30-time Portuguese champions wrote on X: “FC Porto is in mourning.
“It’s with shock and deep sorrow that we ship our heartfelt condolences to the household and mates of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was additionally our athlete within the youth ranks.
“Relaxation in peace.”
O Futebol Clube do Porto está de luto.
É com choque e profundo pesar que enviamos as sentidas condolências à família e amigos do Diogo Jota e irmão André Silva, que também foi nosso atleta nos escalões de formação.
Descansem em paz.#FCPorto pic.twitter.com/BXlR8v7y7Z
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 3, 2025
Liverpool signed Jota from Wolves in 2020 and he instantly turned a key member of the squad, serving to the Merseysiders to the FA Cup title in 2022. Additionally they completed runners-up within the EFL Cup and Champions League that season.
Following the departure of Jurgen Klopp and arrival of Arne Slot as supervisor, Liverpool received the Premier League title final season with Jota contributing 9 targets in 37 appearances.
Jota began out at Pacos de Ferreira the place his type earned him a transfer to Atletico Madrid. He struggled to make an impression within the Spanish capital and was loaned again to Porto in his homeland, after which on to Wolves in 2017.
Jota starred at Molineux
His transfer to Molineux was made everlasting in January 2018, halfway by a season during which he scored 17 league targets to assist Wolves to promotion to the Premier League.
We’re heartbroken.
Diogo was adored by our followers, beloved by his teammates and cherished by everybody who labored with him throughout his time at Wolves. The reminiscences he created won’t ever be forgotten.
Our hearts exit to the household, mates and family members of Diogo and his brother,… pic.twitter.com/MqMlp7o44M
— Wolves (@Wolves) July 3, 2025
The Black Nation membership additionally paid their tribute this morning in an announcement that learn: “We’re heartbroken. Diogo was adored by our followers, beloved by his teammates and cherished by everybody who labored with him throughout his time at Wolves.
“The reminiscences he created won’t ever be forgotten. Our hearts exit to the household, mates and family members of Diogo and his brother, Andre. You can be really missed, and at all times remembered.”
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