Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Diogo Jota & his brother Andre in emotional message

Ronaldo and Jota recently won the Nations League with Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid a moving homage to his Portugal teammate and Liverpool striker Diogo Jota following his death in a vehicle accident early Thursday morning in Spain at the age of 28.

His brother, Andre Silva, a Portuguese football player for FC Penafiel, was in the car with Jota when he passed away. According to Spanish authorities, there were no other automobiles involved.

Diogo Jota recently clinched the Nations League with Portugal and the Premier League with Liverpool. A few weeks ago, he wed Rute Cardoso, his longtime companion, with whom he had three kids.

Cristiano Ronaldo expresses his grief on Instagram over Jota’s passing

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo posted on Instagram.

“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.”

Não faz sentido. Ainda agora estávamos juntos na Seleção, ainda agora tinhas casado. À tua familia, à tua mulher e aos teus filhos, envio os meus sentimentos e desejo-lhes toda a força do mundo. Sei que estarás sempre com eles. Descansem em Paz, Diogo e André. Vamos todos sentir… pic.twitter.com/H1qSTvPoQs

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 3, 2025

Other players offering condolences on Jota’s passing

Jota’s passing has been greeted with a great deal of grief and passion, and tributes to him have been paid by many in the sport and beyond.

David de Gea, a Spanish goalkeeper who has played against Jota several times in the Premier League, too, paid praise.

Sometimes life is too cruel 🙏🏼💔 pic.twitter.com/96YKxYW9Gh

— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) July 3, 2025

Ruben Neves, Jota’s former Wolves colleague, paid respect to his departed countryman on his Instagram account.

🗣️ Ruben Neves pays tribute to Diogo Jota 🇵🇹😢🙏"They say you only lose people when you forget them. I'll never forget you!" ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XyqRiGJVEp

— Khel Now World Football (@KhelNowWF) July 3, 2025

Darwin Nunez on Instagram:“There are no words of comfort for so much pain. I will always remember you with your smile, as a good companion on and off the field. I send all my strength to his family, from where he is I'm sure he will always be with you, especially his wife and… pic.twitter.com/cYMsAx8uEc

— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) July 3, 2025

My sincere condolences to JOTA's Family and his Wife. We are all devastated by this news. May their souls rest in peace🤲🏾 pic.twitter.com/58NbFxyBuJ

— Amad (@Amaddiallo_19) July 3, 2025

Naby Keita on Instagram:“I will never forget you bro😭” pic.twitter.com/MMsfrVwccg

— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) July 3, 2025

Jota’s sudden passing has been hard to process and serves as a painful reminder of how unpredictable life is. He was one of the best strikers in the Premier League and gave the fans many memorable moments for Liverpool. It will be hard to digest his passing as the entire football world will mourn his death.

During these tough times, the fans and the club will stand by his family after the striker got married a few days ago. The Reds have announced that they will provide every support to his family and have urged to respect his privacy.

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