Diogo Jota, a talented Liverpool player, has died in a car accident in northern Spain.
The 28-year-old was hailed as “better than Luis Figo” by Liverpool supporters and was known for his exceptional talent on the field.
Jota’s death has left the English champions in mourning, with fans laying shirts, scarves, and flowers in tribute at Anfield.
Jota’s career was marked by his precocious talent, which caught the eye of Atletico Madrid and later Liverpool.
He played a key role in Liverpool’s success, winning the League Cup and FA Cup in 2021/22. Off the field, Jota was known for his passion for video games and had his own esports team.
The Portuguese football community is in shock, with Cristiano Ronaldo and other teammates paying tribute to Jota’s memory.
Liverpool FC has described Jota’s passing as an “unimaginable loss” not just as a player but as a newlywed husband and father of three.
AFP
