Jota, aged 28, and his 26-year-old brother André lost their lives in a fatal car crash early Thursday morning on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla in Spain. ..Continue Reading
Among the many heartfelt responses was one from Argentine legend Lionel Messi, who took to social media to honor Jota’s memory.
Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami, shared a black-and-white image of Jota on his official Instagram account, accompanied by a simple yet powerful message: “RIP.”
Brazilian star Neymar Jr., now playing for Santos, also paid tribute to the late striker. In an Instagram story, he expressed his condolences.
“My sincerest condolences to all the family and close friends. Rest in peace, Diogo and André!” he wrote, with a photo of the Portuguese striker holding the Premier League trophy, which he won with Liverpool on May 25.
The accident took place around 12:40 a.m. when the Lamborghini carrying the two brothers veered off the road due to a tire blowout.
The vehicle caught fire upon impact, and despite the fast response of firefighters and emergency services, nothing could be done to save them.
Liverpool FC, the club where Jota had played since 2020, released a statement over the incident.
“The club has been informed that the 28-year-old footballer has died in a car accident in Spain alongside his brother, André. We ask that the privacy of their loved ones be respected during this unimaginably painful time. We will continue to offer them our full support.”
The death of Diogo Jota, a player beloved by teammates and opponents alike, has left a huge void.
The emotional reactions from stars like Messi and Neymar reflect the impact he made both on and off the pitch. The football world is in mourning.
