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Diogo Jota: Reactions to death of Liverpool and Portugal star

Diogo Jota: Reactions to death of Liverpool and Portugal star

Summary

Diogo Jota, a Liverpool football player, died in a car crash in Spain. His brother, Andre, was also in the car when it went off the road. Both brothers lost their lives in the accident.

Key Facts

  • Diogo Jota was 28 years old and played for Liverpool Football Club.
  • The car crash happened in Spain, where Jota and his brother Andre were traveling.
  • Andre Jota, also a footballer, was in the car during the accident.
  • The crash occurred two weeks after Diogo Jota married Rute Cardoso.
  • Liverpool Football Club has requested privacy for the family and expressed support.
  • The Prime Minister of Portugal and sports organizations expressed their condolences.
  • Diogo Jota had played around 50 times for Portugal's national football team.
  • Many football clubs and players publicly mourned the loss.

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