PSG fell into a heartbreaking silence. A minute of silence at training before the World Club Championship quarterfinal match against Henka Bayern couldn’t hide the pain over the death of Diogo Jota. The Portuguese Liverpool footballer tragically died in a horrific car accident in Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva. The accident happened around 00:30 on the A52 highway in the Sernadilja district, when a vehicle veered off the road, likely due to a tire blowout during overtaking, and the car caught fire, killing both occupants.
This tragedy shook the football world and beyond. Diogo had recently married his longtime girlfriend Ruta Cardozo, leaving behind a wife and three children. Fate was cruel — due to lung problems and a recent surgery, he was forced to travel by car as flying was forbidden by doctors. He was traveling with his brother to Santander to catch a ferry to England, but the journey turned into a nightmare.
Portuguese national team players, including Vitinha and Mendes, couldn’t hide their tears during PSG’s training. Everyone united in grief, with public condolences pouring in from all sides. Spanish police confirmed the identities of the victims, forensic reports are still pending.
This tragedy casts a shadow over the football world and reminds us how fragile life is. Diogo Jota, a talented footballer, left too soon, leaving family and friends in deep sorrow. As the world says goodbye, PSG and the football community show unity in pain and respect for one of their own.
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