THE Portuguese FA have paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota following news of tragic death.
The Liverpool winger and Portugal international tragically passed away on Thursday in a car accident, aged 28.
Liverpool wingr Diogo Jota has tragically passed away aged 28[/caption]
Jota passed away just days after his wedding to Rute Cardoso[/caption]
Jota and his brother, Andre, according to reports, both passed away when their car crashed in Zamora, Spain.
Tributes for the late Jota have poured in from around the world.
And the Portuguese FA have now paid tribute to their late winger, who they’ve vowed to honour going forward.
It read: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva, this morning, in Spain.
“Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself.
“On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, lined up the players.
“The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked UEFA for a minute’s silence, this Thursday, before the match of our national team with Spain, in the women’s European Championship.Lost to two champs.
“The disappearance of Diogo and Andre Silva represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honor their legacy.”
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