Iz Španije prihajajo tragične novice o smrti portugalskega nogometnega zvezdnika Dioga Jote, ki se je pri vsega 28 letih tragično ponesrečil, ko je njegov Lamborghini zletel s ceste v severni Španiji. Poleg zvezdnika Liverpoola je bil v avtu prisoten tudi Jotin brat André Silva, kateremu prav tako ni bilo pomoči.
Po prvih poročilih naj bi do nesreče prišlo, ko je na nogometaševem avtomobilu med prehitevanjem razneslo pnevmatiko. Avto je nato zletel s ceste, se večkrat prevrnil, nato pa so ga zajeli plameni.
Do nesreče je prišlo na cesti A-52 v provinci Zamore, v bližini mesta Valladolid. Reševalne službe regije Kastilije in Leona so že potrdile usodno prometno nesrečo ter smrt udeleženih dveh oseb. Kasneje so tudi potrdile identiteto obeh žrtev, kateri sta bili prepoznani kot Diogo Jota in njegov brat André Silva.
A Federação Portuguesa de Futebol e todo o Futebol português estão completamente devastados com a morte de Diogo Jota e do seu irmão André Silva, esta madrugada, em Espanha.
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 3, 2025
Muito mais do que o fantástico jogador, com quase 50 internacionalizações pela Seleção Nacional A, Diogo… pic.twitter.com/EN901fH6FG
Ob tej veliki tragediji se je oglasil Pedro Proenca, predsednik Portugalske nogometne zveze. "Portugalska nogometna zveza in ves portugalski nogomet sta skrušena ob smrti Dioga Jota in Andréja Silve, do katerih je prišlo to jutro, v Španiji. Dosti več, kot zgolj izjemen nogometaš s skoraj 50 nastopi za reprezentanco, Diogo Jota je bil neverjetna oseba, katero so spoštovali tako soigralci, kot nasprotniki. Bil je nekdo z nalezljivim veseljem ter pomemben člen naše skupnosti."
"V svojem imenu ter v imenu Portugalske nogometne zveze izražam globoko sožalje družini in prijateljem Dioga in Andréja Silve ter tudi kluboma Liverpool in Penafiel, kjer sta nogometaša igrala. Portugalska nogometna zveza je že zaprosila Uefo za minuto molka pred četrtkovo tekmo naše reprezentance s Španijo na evropskem prvenstvu za ženske."
"Izgubili smo dva prvaka. Izguba Dioga in Andreja Silve predstavlja nepopravljivo izgubo za portugalski nogomet in storili bomo vse, da bi vsak dan počastili njuno zapuščino," je sporočil predsednik Portugalske nogometne zveze.
Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025
"Nogometni klub Liverpool je pretresen ob tragični smrti Dioga Jote. Klub je bil obveščen, da je 28-letnik umrl v prometni nesreči v Španiji skupaj z bratom Andrejem. Trenutno ne bo dajali nadaljnjih komentarjev in prosimo, da se spoštuje zasebnost Diogove in Andrejeve družine, prijateljev, soigralcev in klubskega osebja, medtem ko se poskušajo sprijazniti z nepredstavljivo izgubo. Še naprej jim bomo nudili vso podporo," pa so ob smrti svojega nogometaša sporočili iz angleškega velikana.
Diogo Jota je sicer bil portugalski nogometaš, ki je lahko igral v napadu ali na krilu, slovel pa je po svojih odličnih zaključkih, eksplozivnosti in izjemni tehniki preigravanja.
Svojo člansko kariero je začel pri Pacosu de Ferreira, od koder se je preselil k Atleticu Madridu, kjer pa ni dočakal svoje priložnosti, saj so ga Rojiblancosi najprej posodili Portu ter kasneje Wolverhamptonu, ki ga je za 14 milijonov evrov tudi odkupil. Pri Wolves pa se je uveljavil na nogometnem zemljevidu.
Potem ko je na 131 tekmah za Wolverhampton prispeval 44 zadetkov, ga je leta 2020 za 41 milijonov funtov odkupil Liverpool, kjer je preživel najlepše dni svoje kariere. Za Reds je zbral 182 nastopov, tekom katerih je prispeval 65 zadetkov, s klubom iz mesta Beatlov pa je osvojil en državni naslov (2025), en FA pokal (2022) in en ligaški pokal (2022), leta 2022 pa je nastopil tudi v finalu lige prvakov, ko je Liverpool z 0:1 izgubil z Realom.
Za Portugalsko je nastopil na 49 tekmah, sodeloval na treh velikih tekmovanjih (Euro 2020 in 2024 ter SP 2022) ter prispeval 14 zadetkov. S Portugalsko reprezentanco je leta 2019 in 2025 tudi osvojil ligo narodov.
On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva.
— UEFA (@UEFA) July 3, 2025
Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected… pic.twitter.com/kYCJiZMcX0
Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion… pic.twitter.com/KG4coUHY1P
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 3, 2025
O Futebol Clube do Porto está de luto.
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 3, 2025
É com choque e profundo pesar que enviamos as sentidas condolências à família e amigos do Diogo Jota e irmão André Silva, que também foi nosso atleta nos escalões de formação.
Descansem em paz.#FCPorto pic.twitter.com/BXlR8v7y7Z
Atlético de Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the passing of former club player Diogo Jota and his brother André. We send our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones.
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 3, 2025
May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/gbYbKgRIWD
O mundo do futebol ficou mais pobre.
— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) July 3, 2025
O Sporting CP manifesta o seu pesar pelo falecimento do internacional português Diogo Jota e do seu irmão André Silva.
As mais sentidas condolências a toda a família nesta hora difícil. pic.twitter.com/0zTHryk5rq
O Sport Lisboa e Benfica apresenta as mais sentidas condolências pelo falecimento de Diogo Jota e André Silva.
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) July 3, 2025
Neste momento de profunda dor, o Clube associa-se ao luto nacional e expressa solidariedade aos familiares, amigos e a todos os que sentem estas perdas irreparáveis.… pic.twitter.com/Dj3sBEBGZU
Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 3, 2025
Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time. 💙 pic.twitter.com/MSKcRHLmMk
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota, a respected member of the football community.
— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) July 3, 2025
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and @LFC.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tVSJh944tS
AC Milan is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their family, friends, and all who are mourning. May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iodVQUz5k3
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 3, 2025
🤍 The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with Diogo Jota’s family, friends and all associated with @LFC at this devastating time pic.twitter.com/Ye26gx52oT
— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 3, 2025
Everyone at Nottingham Forest is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 3, 2025
Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to their families, loved ones, and all at Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel during this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/zpBH4RFFaJ
Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/JD5bT96fQj
— Everton (@Everton) July 3, 2025
The thoughts of everyone at Brighton & Hove Albion are with the friends and family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva following the heartbreaking news of their passing. pic.twitter.com/zzW91iB8kW
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) July 3, 2025
The thoughts of everybody at Burnley Football Club are with the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre, following the heartbreaking news of their passing 💜 pic.twitter.com/Gi3cQinXvC
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 3, 2025
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Diogo Jota.
— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) July 3, 2025
Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, teammates and everyone at @LFC during this incredibly difficult time.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7DICm3aXad
Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 3, 2025
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Diogo. pic.twitter.com/gDZChUlRw0
Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 3, 2025
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JavslTjK7l
Ja, žal, spet eden od prebogatih športnikov v "strašno in pregrešno" dragem avtomobilu, ki si ga lahko privošči z bajnim bančnim računom. Verjetno je drvel nekaj 100 km/h tam, kjer drugi smrtniki morajo! voziti verjetno 80 km/h. Tako to običajno… ...prikaži več je! In še, za vsakogar je neki red ali po reku: vozil brez vseh manir in končno v grobu našel je svoj mir!!!