The Portuguese Football Federation announced their devastation over the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. Jota was a celebrated player with nearly 50 caps for his national team and was well-regarded by teammates and opponents. He signed with Liverpool in 2020, scoring 65 goals in 182 appearances. Jota first joined Wolves in 2017, helping them to promotion, and had a notable career beginning with Pacos de Ferreira. The Federation and Porto extended heartfelt condolences to the families and clubs involved, recognizing the significant loss to Portuguese football.
The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning.
Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his team-mates and opponents.
We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.
Jota helped Wolves earn promotion as Championship winners in his first season, and in all scored 44 goals in 131 appearances before joining Liverpool in a deal worth a reported £41million plus add ons.
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