Liverpool FC has released an official statement confirming the heartbreaking news of Diogo Jotaβs death. The 28-year-old Portuguese international tragically lost his life in the early hours of Thursday morning in a fatal car accident, which also claimed the life of his younger brother, AndrΓ©, 26, who played for Penafiel.
This devastating event comes just two weeks after Jota married his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, in a beautiful ceremony held in Porto. The couple had recently shared joyful photos of the occasionβstanding together at the altar with their three young children. One touching caption read: “June 22, 2025. Yes to forever.
Liverpool Release Statement Following Jota’s Passing
As the global football community paused to honor **Diogo Jotaβs lifeβboth as a player and a personβ**Liverpool FC opted for a more reserved approach out of respect for those closest to him. The club issued a solemn statement on their official website:
βLiverpool Football Club is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Diogo Jota. We have received confirmation that the 28-year-old has died in a road accident in Spain, alongside his brother, AndrΓ©.
At this moment, the club will not be providing any further comment and kindly asks for the privacy of Diogo and AndrΓ©βs family, friends, teammates, and staff to be respected as they process this unimaginable tragedy. We remain fully committed to supporting them during this incredibly difficult time.β
