Football fans from across the world have been showing their emotion after Ruben Neves' late winner for Portugal against Ireland. Neves' header in the 91st minute was not only his first for his country, but it also marked the first goal the Selecao had scored at home since the death of Diogo Jota, Neves’ best-friend and team-mate with Portugal and Wolves, in July.
Liverpool have confirmed that fans have successfully raised more than £225,000 in Diogo Jota's memory, with the club also revealing their plans to create a permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield. Jota tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident on July 3, 2025. He passed away, alongside his brother Andre Silva, while travelling to return to the United Kingdom for pre-season training.
The Blues boss has spoken of his admiration for Liverpool players and fans for their reaction to the shock events which took the life of Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Portugal this summer. Maresca revealed details of the disaster which saw his Sevilla team-mate Antonio Puerta die following a heart attack.
Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool will be paying Diogo Jota's contract in full to the family of the Portuguese forward. Jota tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident on July 3, 2025. He passed away, alongside his brother Andre Silva, when travelling to catch a ferry that would have returned him to the United Kingdom for pre-season training with Premier League title holders at Anfield.
Everton striker Beto has paid tribute to his compatriot Diogo Jota, revealing the late Liverpool and Portugal forward was the first person to text him following his move to Merseyside. The footballing world was left devastated after Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, tragically died in a car crash in the Spanish province of Zamora in July.
Portugal assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho has opened up on the team's struggle to cope with the tragic death of Diogo Jota, describing the Liverpool forward as a "five-star person." The comments come over two months after Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident, with Carvalho admitting the squad is still processing the loss.
Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz lit up with joy when handed a customised PlayStation 5 controller dedicated to his late friend and former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota. The Colombian, who shared a close relationship with the Portuguese attacker during their time together at Anfield, was visibly touched by the red controller, which carried the engraving “Diogo J” on the back.
Ruben Neves has hit back at a Portuguese magazine over speculation around his relationship with Diogo Jota's widow Rute Cardoso following the Liverpool forward's tragic death.
Roberto Martinez insisted "Diogo Jota is with us" after Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 21st minute of Portugal's first game since the tragic death of the Liverpool star. The ex-Wolves forward and his brother Andre lost their lives in a devastating car crash, leaving the football world in shock.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has opened up on the devastating loss of teammate Diogo Jota, admitting he and the rest of the squad will “probably never get over” the shocking tragedy. The 28-year-old Portuguese forward and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in July when their Lamborghini veered off the road after a tyre blowout while overtaking, before bursting into flames.
Liverpool overcame Bournemouth 4-2 in their season opener, yet the result paled in comparison to the scenes that unfolded at the final whistle when Mohamed Salah, usually the picture of composure, broke down in front of the Kop. The club and its supporters were still reeling from the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, and their passing cast a painful shadow over Anfield.
James Milner paid tribute to his former Liverpool colleague Diogo Jota by emulating his goal celebration after scoring the equaliser against Manchester City in a Premier League clash on Sunday. Milner inspired a comeback for the Seagulls as he netted from the penalty spot to restore parity before Brajan Gruda scored a late winner and sealed three crucial points.
A foundation created in Diogo Jota’s name has come under fire after shocking revelations that it allegedly has no connection to the late footballer’s family, Liverpool Football Club, or many of the organisations it publicly claimed to be working with. The “Diogo Jota Foundation” has been accepting donations since just three days after the Portuguese forward’s tragic death, with the website claiming to have raised nearly £50,000.
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