A Portuguese respiratory physiotherapist who treated Diogo Jota in the days before his death has shared heartbreaking details behind the journey that led to the Liverpool forward’s tragic car crash.
Liverpool have postponed the opening day of pre-season training following the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva. The phased return of Arne Slot’s squad was set to begin today, with players expected at the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby for medicals and testing.
The world of football has been rocked by the tragic news of the passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The Portuguese footballer passed away at the age of 28 on Thursday, 3 July 2025 after being involved in a fatal car accident.
Arne Slot has paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota following the forward’s tragic death, sharing a powerful statement with supporters via liverpoofc.com.
The world was quite shocked when the news broke that Diogo Jota passed away today at the young age of 28. LeBron James, one of the stakeholders of Liverpool FC, sends his condolences to Jota’s family and friends.
The funeral for Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva will take place on Saturday morning in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal. That’s according to parish priest Jose Manuel Macedo, who confirmed to PA News (via BBC Sport) that the service will begin at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme.
Andy Robertson has posted an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, describing the 28-year-old as “my mate, my buddy, the bloke I loved and will miss like crazy” following the tragic car crash that claimed the Portuguese forward’s life alongside his younger brother Andre.
Caoimhin Kelleher has posted an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, following the tragic passing of the Liverpool forward and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash on Thursday.
Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has admitted Rúben Neves and João Cancelo have found it "difficult" to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Fluminense following the death of their international teammate Diogo Jota.
In a rare and emotional departure from its famously strict all-white dress code, Wimbledon has granted Portuguese doubles player Francisco Cabral and other competitors permission to wear black armbands as a tribute to late footballer Diogo Jota.
28-year-old Liverpool striker and key Portuguese international Diogo Jota has tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain overnight. His brother, André Silva — also a professional footballer — died in the crash as well.
Less than a month after lifting the UEFA Nations League trophy for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo and the football world are reeling from the sudden death and heartbreaking loss of Liverpool forward and national teammate Diogo Jota.