Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool winger and Portuguese international, tragically died in a car accident in Spain along with his brother André, 26, also a professional footballer. Their car veered off the road and caught fire just after midnight in the province of Zamora, only two weeks after Diogo’s wedding. Jota joined Liverpool last summer from Wolverhampton for a transfer fee of €44.7 million, winning the English Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups with the club. He played 65 matches for the Reds, scoring 26 goals and providing 26 assists. His death has caused immense grief in Portugal and the football world. Portuguese radio station Comercial played the iconic song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” in his honor, a song deeply associated with Liverpool and several other clubs. Jota debuted for Portugal in 2019, participating in the European Championship and World Cup, earning 49 caps and scoring 14 goals, including his last against Croatia in a friendly match last June. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp expressed deep sorrow and difficulty coping with the tragedy, emphasizing that Diogo was not only a fantastic player but also a wonderful friend, husband, and father. This loss leaves a void in the hearts of fans and the football community worldwide.
