Global Stars Come Together to Pay Tribute to Diogo Jota

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·4 luglio 2025

Global Stars Come Together to Pay Tribute to Diogo Jota

The untimely passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has brought tributes from some of football’s biggest stars across the globe.

Many of Jota’s Liverpool teammates have paid their respects with emotional messages in the aftermath of his death—an event which transcends all rivalry as fans from countless clubs mourn the passing of not only a player, but a father, son and husband.

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In the Premier League, Portugal teammate and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was among those to pay tribute to Jota.

“Friend, colleague and companion in a thousand battles,” he wrote. “It is difficult to understand how it is possible for someone to leave so soon.

“May you and your brother find the peace you need to look after those you lost so soon and suddenly. My condolences to your entire family.”

Reece James was among those to show support. / Instagram/Reece James

“Deepest condolences, support and thoughts are with those involved, their family and loved ones,” Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé wrote. “Rest in peace Diogo & André.”

“Rest in peace Diogo and his brother André Silva,” said Vinicius Junior. ”Much strength to the whole family!!”

Jude Bellingham posted a picture of Jota and brother André. / Instagram/Jude Bellingham

Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella discussed Jota’s death in his press conference ahead of the Blues’ Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras.

“It’s a bad moment,” he began. “We send all our love to the family, the wife, the kids, and I do it from me, the whole Chelsea squad, and football. Football is not important at times like this. The most important thing is that we show respect and all our love.

“I saw it as soon as I woke up. It was a difficult moment because these things can happen to all of us in any moment and then you start to think if you don’t feel good, or you don’t give 100%, or feel s--- when these things happen, it’s important to be happy and live life every day.”

Bukayo Saka was among Arsenal’s representatives to respond. / Instagram/Bukayo Saka

Cristiano Ronaldo offered a tribute to international teammate Jota, who admitted growing up idolising the Portugal superstar, who he replaced off the bench to make his international debut.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi also added his own message of support. “QEPD,” he wrote, referencing a Spanish initialism which translates to “may they rest in peace”.