By Stephen Boye
Footballers and football enthusiasts share their tributes on social media as they mourn the death of Liverpool attacker Diogo Jota
The footballing world have been put into absolute shock and despair over the demise of Portugal and Liverpool attacker, Diogo Jota who lost his life in a fatal car crash in Zamora鈥 a suburb in Northern Spain.
Footballers, football lovers and celebrities around the world took to the internet to express their sadness and grief over the death of the 28 year old football star.
PORTUGAL PRIME MINISTER LUIS MONTENEGRO
“The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured Portugal’s name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic. I extend my deepest condolences to their family. It is a sad day for football and for national and international sports.”
PORTUGAL AND AL-NASSR PLAYER CRISTIANO RONALDO
“It doesn’t make sense. We were together just recently in the national team, and you just got married.
鈥淭o your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you’ll always be with them. Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre. We’ll all miss you.”
FORMER LIVERPOOL CAPTAIN STEVEN GERRARD
“RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time.”
LA LAKERS PLAYER AND LIVERPOOL MINORITY OWNER LEBRON JAMES
“My prayers goes out to his loved ones during this time! May you all be guided and protected! YNWA JOTA!!”
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER
“There are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, non fans, who will also be shocked by this.
鈥淚t is devastating, and it is really important we bear in mind just how difficult a period this will be for his friends, for his family.”
PRESIDENT OF THE PORTUGUESE FOOTBALL FEDERATION PEDRO PROENCA
“Portuguese football is devastated. The Portuguese federation, this generation of players are mourning. Diogo was what we all want to be, was a reference for Portuguese football, was a talent of his generation…”
22-TIMES TENNIS GRAND SLAM CHAMPION RAFA NADAL
“What sad and painful news. All my love, affection and support go out to his wife, children, family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.”
PREMIER LEAGUE
“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鈥檚 family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time.
“Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed. We will continue to support our friends and colleagues at the club.”
PORTUGUESE PREMIER LEAGUE
“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鈥檚 family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time.
“Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed. We will continue to support our friends and colleagues at the club.”
PORTUGUESE FOOTBALL FEDERATION
“The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning.
DARWIN NUNEZ
鈥淭here are no words of comfort for so much pain.”
鈥淚 will always remember you with your smile, as a good companion on and off the field.
“I send all my strength to his family, from where he is I’m sure he will always be with you, especially his wife and three children.
“May he rest in peace. Diogo and Andre.”
鈥淎 premature, painful loss that leaves us all poorer as colleagues, as friends and as a football lovers.鈥
鈥滱t this time of deep sorrow, I send my most sincere condolences to the family, friends and all those who loved them. May they find strength in the love and memories they have left behind. Rest in peace.鈥