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Diogo Jota RIP

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Sarnia Thu 03-Jul-25 13:06:56

Very sad news for Liverpool and football fans everywhere to hear of the tragic accident that killed Diogo Jota and his brother. Their car left the road in Spain after a tyre blowout. Diogo only got married 2 weeks ago and leaves 3 small children. RIP.

ViceVersa Thu 03-Jul-25 13:09:36

Very sad indeed. His poor wife and children.

Erica23 Thu 03-Jul-25 13:49:24

So so sad RIP His poor parents too losing two sons just awful.

Cossy Thu 03-Jul-25 13:55:40

Very very sad for all involved, especially his parents and his wife and small children 😢😢

GrannyGravy13 Thu 03-Jul-25 14:11:47

RIP 💐

How very sad for the family to lose two brothers in one accident

AGAA4 Thu 03-Jul-25 14:15:20

So sad for his family and his club. He was a talented footballer.

Iam64 Thu 03-Jul-25 14:26:23

What a terrible tragedy. His wife and children and the poor parents, losing two sons.

Grandmadinosaur Thu 03-Jul-25 14:35:22

What a terrible loss of life of two talented young men. So sad for the families. I read it was a twist of fate. He had been told not to fly after recent surgery so was driving to take a ferry instead. So very sad.
RIP
YNWA

Jaxjacky Thu 03-Jul-25 15:35:04

A tragedy.

Sarnia Thu 03-Jul-25 16:00:09

Grandmadinosaur

What a terrible loss of life of two talented young men. So sad for the families. I read it was a twist of fate. He had been told not to fly after recent surgery so was driving to take a ferry instead. So very sad.
RIP
YNWA

When I hear something like that it makes me wonder if our lives are mapped out for us.

crazyH Thu 03-Jul-25 16:07:30

Yes Sarnia, our lives are mapped out for us, by Someone more powerful than any of us…it’s a good thing we are not privy to that information..

rafichagran Thu 03-Jul-25 16:11:57

Very sad newsRIP

Sar53 Thu 03-Jul-25 16:42:43

So very sad RIP flowers.

escaped Thu 03-Jul-25 16:44:52

That's so sad. Life is fragile.

BlueBelle Thu 03-Jul-25 16:45:31

No I don’t believe lives are mapped out I think random things happen to random people

Grandmadinosaur Thu 03-Jul-25 16:54:31

Yes sad as it is I think so too.

Redrobin51 Thu 03-Jul-25 22:01:03

He used to play for our local club. Everyone seemed to think positively about him as he always seemed likeable and gave his all opwhen playing. Everyone was sad when he moved to Liverpool.
You have to feel for his family as it must have come as such a shock and to have his brother killed at the same time.

Kloppqueen Sat 05-Jul-25 13:50:46

I am a huge red, and this has hit me hard. He will be greatly missed at Liverpool Club. I am grateful that I saw him play live a few times.

His poor mother losing her two sons. His new wife and his three children having to go through this. It's truly heartbreaking.

Rest in peace Diogo and Andre YWNA

icanhandthemback Sat 05-Jul-25 14:08:55

It is a tragic thing to have happened for him, for family and fans but do we need the constant news coverage? The family asked for privacy for the funeral but the media and fans went along to pay their respects! That isn't respect, it is intrusive and unnecessary. There are terrible things happening to ordinary people all over the world but they aren't getting the sort of coverage this family are getting.
That said, Rest in Peace to both of their brothers and condolences to the families. Let's give them space to grieve.

Grandmotherto8 Sat 05-Jul-25 14:15:39

Apparently Liverpool FC will honour the last 2 years of his contract and also pay for the education of his 3 children. A thoughtful gesture by his final club.

Etoile2701 Sat 05-Jul-25 14:31:14

Very very sad. R.I.P.

whywhywhy Sat 05-Jul-25 14:33:08

It is shocking and I feel so sorry for his wife, children and the rest of the family. Poor parents have lost two sons. How awful. I really did shed a tear when I heard the news. So young.

Mauduit24 Sat 05-Jul-25 16:07:15

Diogo was a phenomenal player for the club but he never forgot his humble background.
He was popular not only with his teammates but the fans as well. 26& 28 are way too young to die
My thoughts are with his wife , children, parents and his teammates.

AGAA4 Sat 05-Jul-25 16:18:14

My DGS has been to Anfield today. He wrote in the condolence book that he will sing the Jota song at every match. He won't be alone.

woodenspoon Sat 05-Jul-25 16:40:58

Very sad for the family, his children, wife and close friends. The coverage has been extreme but then I’m not a football supporter.