Diogo Jota death latest: Liverpool star’s final hours revealed as vigil held before funeral – UK Times

Jamie Carragher has said he is “in a state of shock” after Diogo Jota’s death.

Speaking on Sky Sports, the former Liverpool player said: “Just in a state of shock really. I think, not just with anyone associated with Liverpool but football in general. It’s a time when we’ll come together as football fans. I just can’t believe the news today.

“It’s so sad for everybody in involved but especially his family, his wife and the three children they’ve got. It’s devastating for all involved.

“I don’t know the current players particularly well so won’t pretend to know Diogo. He lived close but kept himself to himself. He came across, probably, not in the typical way people describe Premier League footballers. He seemed humble, a real family man. “He did his business on the pitch and was quiet and humble off the pitch. A great guy and a great footballer.

“It’s really difficult to find the words to say about him. More importantly right now it’s not about the football or Liverpool, it’s about his family and what they’re going through.”

Manchester City has said everyone at the club is “shocked and saddened” to learn of Diogo Jota’s death.

In a statement, the club said: “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.”

Diogo Jota’s heartbreaking final social media post has been revealed.

In a touching Instagram post captioned “a day we will never forget”, the Liverpool FC forward posted a video of his wedding day.

Jota has died just two weeks after he married his long term girlfriend Rute Cardoso.

From the darkness, Portugal were faced with an impossible task: to bring some light into the world after the heartbreaking tragedy of losing one of their own.

The death of Diogo Jota, killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva in the early hours of Thursday morning, had shaken the Portugal team when they woke up on the morning of their opening match of Euro 2025 against Spain. Afterwards, a 5-0 defeat to the world champions barely scratches the surface in the face of such a loss.

“Today is a sad day,” the Portugal head coach Francisco Neto said. “To lose two lives, so young, of course it is hard. We are thinking of the family.”

Writes Jamie Braidwood in Bern:

Pedro Neto is a doubt for Chelsea’s Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras following the death of Portugal international teammate Diogo Jota.

The Liverpool forward died on Thursday following a car crash in Spain, leaving the football world in shock and a state of mourning.

Neto, who played alongside Jota during their time together at Wolves, has not trained with the Blues on the eve of their Club World Cup last eight fixture.

Former Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp has paid emotional tribute to his former star striker Diogo Jota following the player’s tragic passing.

“This is a moment where I struggle,” Klopp wrote on Instagram. “There must be a bigger purpose. But I can’t see it.

“I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. Diogo was a not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father.

“We will miss you so much. All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them. Rest in peace – Love J.”

International team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on X: “It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married.

“To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you.”