The global football community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Liverpool and Portugal forward, Diogo Jota, who died alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in a car accident in Spain on Thursday.
News of Jota and Silva’s demise has unleased a flood of heartfelt messages from around the world, including international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, his last club Liverpool and numerous football personalities and institutions.
Here, we have put together the messages sent to mourn the duo’s tragic demise.
‘Devastated by the tragic passing’ – Liverpool
‘It doesn’t make sense’ – Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo
‘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.’
‘Deepest regret for the death of Andre Silva and Diogo Jota’ – FC Penafiel, Jota’s first club
Futebol Clube Penafiel expresses its deepest regret for the tragic death of André Silva and his brother Diogo Jota, victims of a car accident that occurred in the last few hours.
The loss of two lives so young and linked to the world of football fills us with pain and consternation. In this very difficult time, Futebol Clube Penafiel addresses the most sincere condolences to the family, friends and all those who shared with André and Diogo moments of life and passion for sport.
The club will decree official mourning and pay tribute in the next sporting commitments.
Rest in peace.
Futebol Clube Penafiel
‘FC Porto is in mourning’ – Jota and Andre Silva’s former club, FC Porto
‘It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks. Rest in peace.’
‘We are heartbroken’ – Jota’s former club Wolves
Former teammate Sadio Mane posted a heartbreak emojis to accompany a photo of them together
‘Football has lost a champion’ – Premier League
‘Devastating news’ – Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher
‘Shocked by the tragic news’ – Jota’s former club, Atletico Madrid
‘My prayers goes out to his loved ones’ – NBA superstar and Liverpool shareholder, LeBron James
‘Heartbreaking loss’ – UEFA
‘Diogo will be remembered as a Champion’ – Adidas
‘Heartbreaking news’ – Manchester United
‘Devastated’ – Chelsea
‘Palmeiras Sports Society mourns, with deep sorrow’ – Palmeiras
‘The Palmeiras Sports Society mourns, with deep sorrow, the death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, from Liverpool-ENG, and his brother André Silva, a player for Penafiel-POR, victims of a car accident in the early hours of this Thursday (3) in Zamora, Spain.
May the family, friends, and fans of Diogo Jota and André Silva find strength to overcome this moment of immense sadness.’
‘May they rest in peace’ – FC Barcelona
‘Extremely saddened’ – Galatasaray
‘Shocked and saddened’ – Manchester City
‘The Club sends its sincere condolences’ – Paris Saint-Germain
‘Rest in peace, Diogo’ – Arsenal
‘Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones’ – FIFPro
‘Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota and André Silva’ – Nottingham Forest
‘Thoughts are with Diogo Jota’s family, friends and all associated with Liverpool’ – Leeds United
Brighton & Hove Albion shared a similar message
‘Deeply saddened’ – Tottenham Hotspur
‘May they rest in peace’ – AC Milan
‘Grieving’ – Dynamo Kyiv
‘Deep sorrow’ – Celta Vigo
‘Thoughts of everybody at Burnley Football Club are with the family and friends’ – Burnley
SportsDey extend heartfelt condolences to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. May their souls of rest in peace.