After the tragic news that Liverpool forward Diogo Jota had died in a car accident in Spain, celebrities and fans paid heartfelt tributes to the player.
The world is in mourning on Thursday following the shock death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota. The Portuguese forward died at the age of 28 following a car accident in Spain in the early hours of the morning.
Andre Felipe, Jota’s brother, was also killed in the tragedy in Zamora, near Portugal’s north-west of Spain. Following the depressing news, tributes have poured in from all over the world, with many mourners visiting former clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers and Anfield.
Huge names in the world of football took the time to remember the player, including former manager Jurgen Klopp and international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. And the world of showbiz was also on hand to share emotional messages.
Among them was staunch Liverpool fan, comedian John Bishop. The comic took to Instagram to share a touching message alongside an image of Jota celebrating in a Liverpool shirt.
“Heartbreaking news about André Silva and Diogo Jota,” he wrote. “Thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” along with the broken heart emoji.
Piers Morgan also shared a tribute on social media. On Twitter/X, he wrote: “Desperately sad news coming out of Spain that Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, 28, has died, along with his brother, in a car accident in Zamora. He only got married 2 weeks ago. Heart-breaking.”
The former Good Morning Britain man then shared Ronaldo’s tribute. He added a love heart emoji on his reshared post.
Fern Maguire, the wife of football player Harry Maguire, was among the other people who paid respects on social media. She wrote, “Utterly heartbreaking,” in response to the Premier League’s tribute.
David Beckham also penned touching tribute over the top of a black-and-white image of the star in a Portugal game.”Devastating to hear this such sad news.. Sending love to Diogo & Andre’s families,” he wrote.
Romeo, Romeo’s son, also grieved. Romeo wrote, “Love who you love and tell them how much you really do! Life is too short, love who you love, and tell them how much you do!” after sharing a black-and-white image of the star with broken heart emojis.
Life can “fly before your eyes at any time,” he says! But there will always be those who genuinely care about and love you.
The Radford family, who became well-known with 22 Kids and Counting on Channel 5, also posted: “absolutely heartbreaking news. A crying emoji followed the words, “.
Kirsty Gallacher, a TV personality and sports expert, shared a link to the devastating news on her page. She emailed her a tearjerking emoji.
Sarah Ferguson issued a direct message to the wife of Diogo Jota hours after his heartbreaking death, which came just ten days after he married Rute Cardoso. “My heartfelt sympathy is with Rute, Diogo’s newlywed widow, the precious children who have lost their devoted father, and all those who loved these two extraordinary athletes, Diogo and Andre,” the Duchess said. “May their light and legacy continue to inspire the world.”
And she isn’t the only member of the Royal Family to pay tribute tot he sports star. In a rare post, the Prince of Wales, Prince Williamm signed off his post with “W”, signalling that it was him.
He wrote: “As part of the footballing family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him @LFC @Wolves. W.”
Source: Mirror
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