Cristiano Ronaldo Posts Emotional Tribute to Diogo Jota After His Death

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota – alongside his younger brother Andre Silva – has passed away after a fatal car accident during the off-season and his compatriot, Cristiano Ronaldo, has now posted a heartwarming statement regarding his death.

Jota, born and raised in Porto, passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning after being involved in a fatal car crash. BBC Sport reported that the car, a Lamborghini, left the road after a tyre blew out as they attempted to overtake another car.

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The vehicle was, as a result, set on fire and the emergency services later confirmed that the two young footballers had sadly passed away. Amid the terribly awful news, Liverpool released a statement to ask that Jota’s family, friends and those close to him receive the privacy they deserve at such a harrowing time.

Cristiano Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Diogo Jota

‘I know you will always be with them’

Alongside the Merseysiders, FC Porto – a club he played 38 times for before moving to England – Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher and the Portuguese Football Federation have all posted to honour the life of a brilliant fooballer and an even better man.

Ronaldo, too, has reacted to the sad news. Translated into English, the Portugal talisman – who played 32 times alongside the former Atletico Madrid and Porto forward – took to social media to commemorate the 28-year-old. He wrote:

Having risen through the academy ranks in his homeland, Jota moved to England to join Wolverhampton Wanderers after a loan spell at Molineux. He scored 44 goals and plundered 19 assists for the Old Gold before catching the attention of Jurgen Klopp. He is a one-time Premier League champion, having won the title under Arne Slot in the 2024/25 campaign.