Black Cats express condolences after tragic death of Portugal...

After Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool and Portugal, died tragically in a vehicle accident in Spain, Sunderland AFC

paid their respects to him.

Along with his brother, Andre, the 28-year-old was killed early Thursday morning in the northwest Spanish town of

Zamora. The Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) close to Palacios de Sanabria is where the collision occurred. Jota had been

celebrating his wedding only 10 days before. He left behind three children.

In a statement shared on social media in response to Liverpool’s tweet announcing the sad news, Sunderland wrote:

“Our thoughts are with Diogo’s family, friends, teammates, and everyone at Liverpool FC during this incredibly

difficult time. Rest in peace.”

The club’s message echoed the sentiments of the wider football community, which has been left stunned by the news.

Liverpool also released a statement, saying: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo

Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along

with his brother, Andre.”

They pledged the club’s entire support in the coming days and weeks, added that no more comments will be made at

this time, and requested privacy for the Jota family. Jota, who moved from Wolves to Liverpool in 2020, had a

significant impact on Merseyside because to his precision finishing and unwavering work ethic. Prior to his ascent in

the Premier League, he played for Paços de Ferreira in Portugal. He later moved to Atletico Madrid and Porto.

During his five years with Liverpool, Jota played a significant role. Most notably, he scored six goals during the

team’s most recent Premier League winning season. He contributed 14 goals for his country, won 49 caps for

Portugal, and scored 47 goals in 123 games for the Reds. Andre, his 26-year-old younger brother, was also a

professional football player.

Football fans from all around the world have been paying their respects to a player who is renowned for both his skill

and his professionalism and humility. Wolves, a former team, wrote: “We are devastated. Everyone who worked with

Diogo throughout his time at Wolves loved him, including our supporters and his teammates.

“The memories he created will never be forgotten,” the Premier League team added in their statement. Our thoughts

and prayers are with Diogo and his brother Andre’s family, friends, and loved ones. You will always be remembered

and sincerely missed.

The fatalities left the Portuguese football organisation “utterly devastated.” In addition to having almost 50 caps for

his country, they stated: “Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person who was respected by both opponents and

teammates. He had a contagious joy and was a reference in his own community.”

Portugal went on to say, “We have lost two champions,” in response to Jota’s tragic death. We shall make every effort

to uphold Diogo and Andre Silva’s legacy every day because their deaths constitute irreversible losses for Portuguese

football.

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