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  • It doesn’t make sense – Ronaldo mourns sudden death of Diogo Jota

    It doesn’t make sense – Ronaldo mourns sudden death of Diogo Jota

    Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to mourn  the sudden demise of  Diogo Jota, saying “it doesn’t make sense”

    Diogo Jota, 28, who is one of the most prominent members of the national team lost his life alongside his brother, André Silva, 26, in a ghastly motor accident in Spain.

    The deaths of Jota and his brother Andre Silva, also a professional footballer who played for Penafiel, were announced by the Portuguese Football Federation.

    According to reports in Spain, the two men died after a car in which they were travelling crashed in Zamora, Spain.

    Reacting, Ronaldo wrote on social media: “It doesn’t make sense. We were just together in the national team, and you had just gotten married. To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”

  • Liverpool open up on Diogo Jota’s death

    Liverpool open up on Diogo Jota’s death

    English premier league side, Liverpool have confirmed Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in a fiery car crash on Thursday.

    TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Jota died in the vehicle accident that occurred near Zamora in northwestern Spain along with his brother, Andre.

    Police told Reuters everything pointed to that information being correct, although they could not yet officially confirm the names.

    However, Liverpool have now confirmed the tragic incident in a statement.

    “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

    “The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.

    “Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.

    “We will continue to provide them with our full support,” the statement reads.

    The regional fire department of Castille-Leon, where Zamora is located, said on its website that a car crashed shortly after midnight on Thursday and burst into flames, with two men, aged 28 and 26, found dead.

    Jota, who got married on June 28, helped Liverpool win the Premier League last season and also won the FA Cup and League Cup with the Merseyside outfit.

    Jota arrived at Anfield from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club in all competitions.

    He also made 49 appearances for Portugal, twice winning the UEFA Nations League.

  • BREAKING: Liverpool striker, Diogo Jota dies in tragic road accident

    BREAKING: Liverpool striker, Diogo Jota dies in tragic road accident

    Liverpool striker, Diogo Jota has died in a tragic road accident. It was gathered that Diogo Jota died in the road accident along with his brother, Andre.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Diogo Jota died on Thursday after getting married to his fiancee, Rute Cardoso, barely 10 days ago. The wedding was held on June 22. They already have three kids.

    The 28-year-old Portuguese international was said to be travelling with Andre when their vehicle veered off the A-52 highway in the province of Zamora, Spain.

    The regional fire department of Castille-Leon, where Zamora is located, said on its website that a car crashed shortly after midnight on Thursday and burst into flames, with two men, aged 28 and 26, found dead.

    TNG reports Diogo Jota arrived at Anfield from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club in all competitions. He also made 49 appearances for Portugal, twice winning the UEFA Nations League.

    Meanwhile, the Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed the sad incident, saying the passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football.

    “We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and André Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily,” a statement by the football federation reads.

    It also stated that all Portuguese footballers are completely devastated by the death of the two brothers and that it has requested UEFA to hold a minute of silence this Thursday.

    The statement reads in full: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, this morning, in Spain.

    “Much more than an outstanding player, with nearly 50 caps for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all colleagues and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community.

    “The Portuguese Football Federation expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players respectively played.

    “The Portuguese Football Federation has already requested UEFA to hold a minute of silence, this Thursday, before our National Team’s match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship.

    “We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and André Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy daily”.

  • Arsenal beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool

    Arsenal beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool

    As Arsenal hosted Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday, in a game under the lights at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners were beaten 2-0.

     

    Mikel Arteta’s side went into the game off the back of a five-match winning streak, with their latest victory against Leicester no doubt filling them with confidence.

    But they were undone by a Liverpool side with an embarrassment of riches in attack.

    Roberto Firmino came off the bench to all but kill the game after Diogo Jota had fired them ahead at the start of the second half, after an evenly matched opening 45 minutes.

     

    Ramsdale attracted criticism after the Portuguese’s important strike, with the ball evading the England international at his near post.

    Finding room on the left-hand side of the penalty area, Jota took aim and hit a well-struck shot towards the bottom right corner.

    Ramsdale had shifted just too far to his left, and despite getting a touch on the ball, could only watch it nestle in the back of the net.

    The match was crucial for Arsenal because it was a run that would have seen the club move up into fourth with three games in hand over fifth-placed Manchester United, meaning that they are well on course for Champions League qualification.

    Liverpool has been victorious in eight consecutive matches as they seek to chase down Manchester City for the league title.

    Arsenal is yet to manage a goal this season against Jurgen Klopp’s men.

  • EPL: Liverpool beat Leicester with Jota’s brace to stay 9 points behind leaders

    EPL: Liverpool beat Leicester with Jota’s brace to stay 9 points behind leaders

    Liverpool closed the gap on English Premier League (EPL) leaders Manchester City to nine points as Diogo Jota’s double earned them a 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Thursday.

    After Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday extended their advantage at the top to 12 points, second-placed Liverpool needed to issue a response.

    They edged in front in the first half at Anfield, thanks to Jota’s close-range finish.

    Mohamed Salah came off the bench to a rapturous applause to make his first appearance since returning from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

    The Egyptian striker curled a sumptuous effort against the post as Liverpool pressed for a second.

    That second did not look like it was going to come as chances continued to come and go.

    But Jota remained ruthless in the penalty area, drilling home the game-clinching goal three minutes from time.

    The win moved Liverpool onto 51 points from 23 games, with leaders Manchester City having played one game more.

    Leicester City’s poor season continued as they remain languishing down in 12th in the standings.

  • I was paying to play as late as age 16 – Diogo Jota

    I was paying to play as late as age 16 – Diogo Jota

    Liverpool star Diogo Jota admits he was paying to play as late as 16 years of age.

    Jota recalled his time coming through the system at Pacos de Ferreira.

    “Kids aged 14 and 15 today already have professional contracts, which is good, but that was not the case for me. Until I was 16, I paid to play and played for fun,” he revealed to the Athletic.

    “I even trained in big clubs, but I never stayed. They are small disappointments, but everything went well.

    “The secret is never to give up. Each experience makes you stronger.”

    Jota was signed by Atletico Madrid in 2016, but only fulfilled his pre-season under Argentine Diego Simeone, before being loaned to FC Porto for a season, which preceded his trip to England.

    “Even when things don’t go as expected, we can always learn from the experiences. They came from a Champions League final [in 2013/14]. I did the pre-season, which meant a lot to me, and I learned a lot, waiting for more, but going out was the best option for my career and I don’t regret it.”