'Rest in Peace Diogo': Football world mourns the tragic passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota

The football world was left devastated on Thursday following the tragic passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The Portuguese international died in a car crash in Spain. Jota, 28, was travelling with his brother Andre, 26, also a footballer when the vehicle went off-road. According to Spanish Police, the incident occurred on the A-52 highway in the province of Zamora, where both men were found dead.

As Jota was a routine feature in both Liverpool and Portugal lineups, there is a sense of shared grief among the football community who have witnessed him week in and week out. Moreover, what comes as further hard-hitting is the fact that he got married just 10 days ago. The social media space is filled with fans mourning the death of the player. Besides the fans, his teammate, the players who shared the field with him, as well as different franchises have paid their respect towards the demised.

Liverpool Football Club shared an emotional message over the passing of Diogo Jota

Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo, who played alongside Diego Jota in the Portugal National Team, sent his condolences through X.

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

Manchester City posted a still from a City vs Liverpool game, where Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota shared a brief moment of camaraderie.

Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota.

We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Diogo. pic.twitter.com/gDZChUlRw0

— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 3, 2025

Aside from Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Chelsea, Arsenal, Premier League, etc, have also paid respect to the fallen footballer.

Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JavslTjK7l

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 3, 2025

Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion… pic.twitter.com/KG4coUHY1P

— Premier League (@premierleague) July 3, 2025

Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre.

Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time. 💙 pic.twitter.com/MSKcRHLmMk

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 3, 2025

Comunicado Oficial: fallecimiento de Diogo Jota y de su hermano André Silva.#RealMadrid

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 3, 2025

Jota appeared in 182 matches for Liverpool across all competitions, scoring 65 goals and registering 22 assists. He was an integral part of the record-setting Liverpool team that conquered the Premier League 2024-25 trophy. Jota also made 49 appearances for Portugal, twice winning the UEFA Nations League.