Cristiano Ronaldo has joined millions worldwide in mourning his Portugal teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident alongside his brother André Silva in Zamora, Spain.
The Liverpool forward (28) and his 25-year-old brother—also a professional footballer—were killed when their Lamborghini suffered a tire blowout, veered off the A-52 highway, and burst into flames.
Ronaldo’s Emotional Tribute
Ronaldo, who recently celebrated Portugal’s UEFA Nations League victory with Jota on June 8, shared a heartbreaking message:
“It doesn’t make sense. 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. Rest in peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”
Não faz sentido. Ainda agora estávamos juntos na Seleção, ainda agora tinhas casado. À tua familia, à tua mulher e aos teus filhos, envio os meus sentimentos e desejo-lhes toda a força do mundo. Sei que estarás sempre com eles. Descansem em Paz, Diogo e André. Vamos todos sentir… pic.twitter.com/H1qSTvPoQs
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 3, 2025
Liverpool FC’s Official Statement
The club confirmed the devastating news:
> “Liverpool FC is devastated by the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André. We request privacy for their family during this unimaginably difficult time.”
Football Community in Shock
UEFA approved a minute’s silence before Portugal’s Women’s Euro 2025 match vs Spain.
Tributes poured in from fans, teammates, and rivals, remembering Jota’s 65 goals for Liverpool and his role in their 2025 Premier League title.
Final Social Media Post Resurfaces
Jota’s last post—celebrating his recent wedding to Rute Cardoso—has gone viral, leaving fans heartbroken.
