Close family and friends and stars of the world of football gathered on Saturday for the funeral of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother 48 hours after the siblings’ car crash
Virgil van Dijk carried the number 𝟐𝟎 for Diogo Jota while Andy Robertson carried the number 𝟑𝟎 for Diogo’s brother, André Silva.
Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool and Portugal forward, and his 25-year-old brother André Silva died in a car accident in Spain’s Zamora region on July 3, 2025.
Reports say the brothers were traveling in a Lamborghini that suffered a tire blowout while overtaking another vehicle, causing the car to veer off the road and burst into flames. Both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.
Tributes have continued to pour in since then:
- Liverpool FC expressed their devastation, requesting privacy for the families and friends of Diogo Jota and André Silva.
- The Portuguese Football Federation described the news as “completely devastating” and announced a minute’s silence before Portugal’s Women’s Euro match against Spain.
- UEFA will observe a moment of silence at all Women’s EURO 2025 matches in honor of Diogo Jota.
- Football personalities like Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, and Jamie Carragher paid tribute to Jota’s legacy.
Oasis dedicated the song ‘Live Forever’ to Diogo Jota during the first night of their tour
Diogo had a remarkable career that endeared him to the hearts of many. Some of them are highlighted below:
- Liverpool FC:182 appearances, 65 goals, Premier League champion (2025), FA Cup winner (2022), and Carabao Cup winner (2022, 2024)
- Portugal National Team:49 caps, 14 goals, UEFA Nations League winner (2019, 2025)
it would be recalled that Diogo Jota recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, on June 22, 2025, with whom he had three children. André Silva, also a footballer, played for Penafiel in Portugal’s second division.
Meanwhile, Diogo Jota’s Instagram followers have jumped from 2.8 million to 4.4 million just 24 hours after his reported death.
This is a significant reminder of how many still fail to give people their flowers while they’re still alive, remembering only when they are no longer able to receive the appreciation.
NIM
