The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who passed away early this morning in Spain.
The Portuguese Football Federation mourn the loss of JOTA
More than just a fantastic player, with nearly 50 caps for the senior national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by teammates and opponents alike, someone with a contagious joy and a role model in his community.
On my behalf and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I extend my 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 were registered.
The Portuguese Football Federation has already requested a minute of silence from UEFA, to be held this Thursday before our national team’s match against Spain at the Women’s EURO.
We have lost two champions. The loss of Diogo and André Silva is an irreparable blow to Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can each day to honour their legacy.”
𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐓𝐀 | 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 & 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬
🕯️ Forever in our hearts. A baller, a fighter, a legend. 🖤
👕 451 Appearances
⚽ 143 Goals
🅰️ 43 Assists
🏆 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥:
🏆 FA Cup: 2021–22
🏆 Carabao Cup: 2021–22, 2023–24
🛡️ Community Shield: 2022
🌍 FIFA Club World Cup: 2025
🏅 UEFA Super Cup: 2022
🥈 UCL Runner-Up: 2021–22
🥈 Premier League Runner-Up: 2021–22
🐺 With Wolverhampton Wanderers:
🏆 EFL Championship: 2017–18 (Secured Premier League promotion)
🇵🇹 With Portugal National Team:
🏆 UEFA Nations League: 2018–19, 2024–25
❤️ You’ll Never Walk Alone
🖤 Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
