Football in football: Diogo Jota at 28 in the event of an accident!

Football in football: Diogo Jota at 28 in the event of an accident!

Palacios de Sanabria, Spanien - Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Portuguese football player at FC Liverpool, died in a tragic traffic accident in the province of Zamora, Spain. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when Jota and his brother, 25-year-old André Silva, who was also active as a professional footballer, carried out an overtaking maneuver in a Lamborghini. According to reports, there was a tire place that led to the vehicle coming off the highway and caught fire. At the scene of the accident, the rescue workers were only able to determine the death of the two men, the flames left also spread to the adjacent terrain. Jota leaves his wife Rod Cardoso and three children.

The tragedy occurred only two weeks after Jota's wedding in Porto. The Portuguese international has been playing for FC Liverpool for almost five years and scored 65 goals in 182 games during this time. He was also a valuable part of the Portuguese national team, for which he played 49 caps and ultimately won the Nations League. Crucial grief expressions came from Liverpool FC, whose responsible persons showed themselves "shaken" about the loss and offered their support to the bereaved. Portugal's Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, also described the day as sad for sport.

reactions from the football world

The shock waves of the tragic event reached the entire football world. Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his condolences on Instagram and recalled the times together in the national team. Jürgen Klopp, the former coach of Jota at Liverpool, praised him not only as a player, but also as a friend. Many football clubs, including Jota's former clubs atlético Madrid, FC Porto and Wolverhampton, also expressed their sympathy.

Another expression of memory of Diogo Jota is expected because the Portuguese football association asked the UEFA for a minute's silence at the current women of women. The German national football team and the German Football League (DFL) also expressed their sympathy. The European football world thus shows mourning and respect for one of the most talented players in his generation.

A look at previous tragedies in football

The loss of Diogo Jota is reminiscent of numerous other tragic cases of athletes who were torn out of life far too early. In the history of football, there were many players who died surprisingly during their active career, often due to sudden medical emergencies. Names like Marc-Vivien Foé, Antonio Puerta and Davide Astori are just a few examples of professionals who had to go tragically far too early. Such events always throw a shocking light on the dangers that lurk away from the field, and make it clear how fragile life is.

The entire football community mourns the loss of Diogo Jota and Andrés Silva, who went far too early and their loss is painfully noticeable on both and next to the square.