Mourning for Liverpool star: the football world bids farewell to Diogo Jota | OneFootball

Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28, along with his brother André, in a car accident. His former clubs, Liverpool, the Portuguese national team, and many other football clubs have reacted on social media.

Liverpool FC has spoken out about the death of their player and asked for respect. The club will not be making any further comments and has asked for respect for the privacy of Diogo and André and their families.

FC Porto wrote on 'X': "With shock and deep sorrow, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks."

The Portuguese Football Federation wrote about the death of the two footballers: "We have lost two champions. Their death is an irreparable loss for Portuguese football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy every day."

Atlético Madrid, where Jota played from 2016 to 2018, also expressed their condolences: "Atlético Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the death of former player Diogo Jota and his brother André."

His teammate from the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, expressed his condolences on 'X': "It doesn't make sense. We were just together in the national team, you had just gotten married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I offer my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them."

Several Premier League clubs and the league itself also reacted with shock to the news.

"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 wrote on their X account.

The DFB also expressed its condolences on 'X'.

Clubs around the world reacted and showed their condolences.

"In this time of deep sorrow, the club joins the national mourning and expresses solidarity with the family, friends, and all those affected by these irreparable losses", Benfica wrote about the death of the two footballers.

Santos FC wrote: "A very sad day for sports."

Hamburger SV and VfB Stuttgart commented on Liverpool FC's post and expressed their condolences.

The football world is saying goodbye to Diogo and André Jota, who died far too soon.

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