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- Published on Jul 18, 2025
- ESPN FC’s Dan Thomas, Steve Nicol, Kasey Keller and Ale Moreno reflect on the tributes coming in from the soccer world after the death of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.
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No ego, no attention. Nothing about transfer, nothing about a contract nothing about positions in the pitch. He kept himself grounded and worked hard. Sad to hear about this. Rest in peace.
Forever the perfect example of what a Liverpool player should be, he raised the bar very high, even when his body couldn't keep up, we needes his input. A legend was born today, a real one, one that will mean so much forever on.YNWA
thats right!
thats why it is killing us Liverpool fans
am almost in tears every while
So true. 😢
What's wrong with attention? And transfer or contract? That just means they are trying to get their worth. You rather the owners and billionaires get more money from doing nothing??? 🤏🧠🤦 Make no sense
@@raymondqiu8202not time for politics, it means that the man valued glory, work, family and humility more than material gains, and by living like that the material gains came as a blessing, because he deserved it. The fact that your head went straight to billionaires says more about you than what this moment really means. God bless you, and may he welcome you into his reign.
woke up and this was the first thing i saw everywhere. it ruined my morning, has ruined my day and i can only begin to imagine just a fraction of how many lives it has ruined too. imagine his wife’s, children’s, parents’… and i don’t have any more words than to say: we will miss you Diogo. I hope your soul rests in perfect peace. what a player you were. and what a man you will always be in our hearts ❤🕊️
I know we sometimes see eye to eye and other times we bicker on here. But I know you are a Liverpool supporter and this is awful news. I always liked Jota and it was a shame he was injured so frequently. It really hid how good he actually was when healthy. Terrible loss and we are all feeling it at some level.
Destroyed me
@@Upper90FC we do, and so i appreciate that mate. ty
@@BUZZMan-q1k likewise
As a United fan and football fan in general , this news devastated me. Can't imagine what Liverpool and Portugal fans are going through. The fact that he just won nations league , EPL and got married makes this even more tragic.
Rest in Peace. He died a premier league champion
... And he Passed as a Liverpool Favorite.
We Are Heartbroken as Fans😢
He won the nations league in Munich at his last match
He was a great man and father pure soul. Forget football this means more
He literally died a champion of his club and country and was a champion to his wife and children. SIP King
He died a loving father, husband and son. May he rest in peace
From a city fan this is tragic. We mourn with you Liverpool.
We saw the wonderful and touching tribute from the Manchester City family. Thank you so much again!💗
@@victorsamsung2921football will always unite us brother.
Won't be scoring against us be sad that
@@laolle How hypocritically) How many footballers dead by russian terrorists in Ukraine? Do you know how many? Could you name at least one footballer? So what unites you? Not football. Just money of biggest clubs united you, relax, be honest :)
This hits me harder bc i lost my dad in 1995 in car crash, he was 28 too and i was 4. I am 34 now and i think about his kids, going through the same thing i did, growing up without using the word: Dad, and feeling kinda stuck in my childhood mind. Sure in terms of money his family is set for life, but still.
Thanks for sharing. ❤ Appreciate your perspective. Rest in peace Jota and your dad
@@TheHbt11 and andre
Chin up bro, I’m sure you’ve become a great man over the years, but I totally understand you.. am/was in the same boat.
Much love to you and thanks for sharing. It's never easy to lose family... My heart breaks for his new wife and his children. I see my son and can't begin to imagine him losing me. So sad, I just can't hardly believe it... YNWA ❤😢
Talking about money, I really hope Liverpool pays out his family the rest of the money owed.
I dont want to believe it. What a great player I loved watching him. 🇵🇹
me neither
You don't have to believe it
The poor parents of Diogo and Andre, are suffering the most unimaginable emotional pain. Outliving all their children. My heartfelt condolences go out to them, as well as the rest of their family and friends, Liverpool FC and their supporters. Rest in eternal peace. 🥀🥀🥀🖤
I've had a Bad Day hearing this News, an I don't Support Liverpool...Gutted for he's Wife an 3 Children an he's Mom an Dad 😢
Their parents lives are over now too
My brother passed last Sunday and now Jota has died. As a LFC fan, i cannot bear this pain anymore😞😞
prayers up brother, YNWA
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Condolences to you and the family on the loss,God bless your brother's soul 🙏
So sorry for your brother's passing as well. I pray for your family as they experience this period of mourning.
Condolences brother 🙏🏾
Beautifully enunciated by Ale Moreno ... a very sad day for all ... especially his family.
His Wife sitting those Precious Children down to tell them Daddy Isn't Coming Home. My Heart is Breaking over it.
FFS!!
Yes everyone will have their different ways of dealing with it
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Matthew 7:7-8
King James Version
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
He said it best. Stevie and Keller were lost for words and just said the same troupes
Diego was a person who always seemed happy on the pitch, always gave his all and never seemed to give any negativity. Such a great player also. Sad that Diego and Andre, such talented young men, had such a short time on earth. Cannot imagine what the Jota family are experiencing right now.
It's Diogo, come on it's written in the title...
@@Nhilzerffs not the time to nitpick someone’s spelling !
U.S. Liverpool supporter here. Watching Mo play brought me to the team but once I started watching and supporting, I discovered a club made up of great players and great people. Diogo was one of my favorites. Whenever Diogo stepped on the pitch, you just knew a goal was likely to follow. And he always had a smile on his face. I'm looking forward to the coming campaign but no matter how the season plays out, it won't be the same without the lad from Portugal. To his family, YNWA.
Absolutely heartbroken 💔 rest easy mate
Our lad from Portugal, epitome of what it meant to play for Liverpool. Ran his socks off, battled for every ball, never shied away and always wanted the ball and took responsibility when it mattered. Red forever, immortalised by the club and fan base his name will live on in the kop every week on the 20th minute until his grankids get to hear it and say that’s my grandad! Absolute legend, winner, champion, scouser! Our lad from Portugal, better than Figo don’t you know.
His name was Diogooooooo.
This gave me chills ❤❤. Beautifully said
That’s exactly how I described him at Wolves. He just never ever ever quit on a ball let alone a play.
@@s_0007_1His name IS DIOGO
Diogo Jota may not always steal the headlines,
but he always steals the moment.
A quiet warrior with a killer instinct-
his goals spoke louder than words.
Every time he wore the red shirt,
he gave everything for the badge.
Sharp. Relentless. Underrated.
Jota is the kind of player every team needs
and every opponent fears.
Obrigado, Jota - for the passion,
the precision, and the unforgettable moments.
You’ll never walk alone. ❤️
Woke at 430am & I went on FB. The 1st thing I saw was Diogo Jota 30mins ago from that time & I thought it was fake. I went on Twitter & I was soo wrong, it hit me hard. I couldn't believe it was true. From 430am to now, I couldn't stop checking. I'm a Manchester United fan, but to his family & Diogo himself, "You'll Never Walk Alone!"
I thought it was fake as well... only to see it later in the day and saw it all
I can't imagine as a father losing two kids in a instance , I can't imagine the wife, the kids, and everyone close to them. Another example is that life is precious and should be respected.
Was at work, went on my break and opened up Reddit soccer forum. That’s when I saw a post from Ronaldo and an image of Diogo Jota. Had straight shivers going down my spine, Im still in disbelief.
Silent wonderful player, may he and his brother silva rest in peace
I really hope Díaz and Nunez both stay at Liverpool after Jota’s death. I think it would be beautifully fitting if they both stayed another year at Liverpool and played in Jota’s honor. And it would be poetry to see Díaz score at Anfield and raise Jota’s jersey in his honor. Just like Jota did for Díaz after he scored at Anfield when Diaz’s father was kidnapped.
Would be even better if Joe Gomez did it. Don't mind Diaz though.
Diaz yes but not Nunez. Nunez sucks.
@@PolarBearVolcanoCan't see Nunez being sold now unless a ridiculous offer comes in
I was thinking the same thing, do not sell nunez and diaz, jota was special to them brothers 😢
There’s more to life than the game of football, there’s the game of life and to quantify or deem that players should stay for your selfish purposes is actually disgusting even coming from a Liverpool fan. It hasn’t even been 24 hours since this has happened and you’re using his life as a bargaining tool to justify players who actually know him and interacted with him to stay. The world is a wicked place sometimes.
its the worst for his and his brothers family.
thankfully they will get the support they need.
but its still bad for us fans who just enjoyed him as a player and personality in the sport.
of course our pain is nothing compared to his wife and kids.
but our pain is still real.
he didnt know us.
but we knew him.
the fact he was such an avid fifa player, like alot of us, made him so relatable.
he had millions in the bank and the glamorous wife and the lifestyle and (unfourtunatley) the car.
but his celerbration of crossing his legs and picking up a pad reminded us all of ourselves.
im 41 and i think this is the saddest ive ever been at a celebrities death.
cant remember the last time i cried over a famous person.
its hit us all hard.
so for gods sakes try and be nice to each other this season guys.
we are all in it together.
football is our hobby.
we are rivals not enemies.
like i say theres plenty of people giving condolences and support to his family, and rightfully so.
but id like to say condolences to any footie fans hurt by this tradgedy.
it sucks so bad.
goodbye diogo mate.
you made us all smile.
YNWA.
May your Soul rest in Heaven . You'll be greatly missed !
I'm at work unable to focus because most of us here in Singapore 🇸🇬 are Liverpool FC fans. So devastated thinking that a wonderful human being gone too soon. Rest well our no 20 Diogo Jota, Peace 🕊️.
Everyone who knew him said he was such a nice and lovely guy. I’m devastated and genuinely hurt I feel for his wife and children and family losing 2 brothers a husband a father my heart is broken 💔
This is so sad, and i don't even know them in person 😔 i am from 🇯🇲 and because of the love of football and supporting Arsenal, I've known these great players 💯 my condolences goes out to his family 🙏🇯🇲❤️🇵🇹🙏
Here in USA, all this terrible news hit the press everywhere this morning,even if you're not a futboll fan.
Two siblings dying terrible deaths.
Jota was a vere underrated player and his younger brother wasn't bad player ither.
The way I see it is like this:
Sports are Fair,
Life is Not,
Life is too short.
May Diogo and brother Andre
Rest in peace
And are in heaven.
He is with jesus
He was a legend
May his soul rest in peace
There is only one diogo.
no one is with Jesus yet.
The bible says no one is with Jesus till the tribulation
@JohnRobert-h5w That's not true.
@@manygoodman Not true. What did Jesus Himself say to the thief who was killed alongside Him?
@lawrenceottih no one with somebody till judgement day. Read more. Anyway pls no more argument now as we mourn the passing over one of my favourite Liverpool players. Tc
Rest in peace Diogo Jota in our hearts 🫤💔🕊️
DiOgo
@@hardy_harnot again 😭😭😭🙏🏻
Rest in peace Jota! YNWA ❤
Tottenham winner.
What a moment, what a goal, and what a lad, Jota. You had to be there. As a 37 years old man I cried today. Jota you'll always be remembered. My heart to his loved ones and his little brother.
YNWA.
Would u say thts his best goal or is it, your best moment seeing jota? Be nice to see a collection of goals, assists, skills, passes, over the years of him, no doubt be done soon.
Rest in peace JOTA
As Chelsea fan from malaysia I lost my grandma few weeks ago now legend jota and silva everyone is human can't hate life is short live happily enjoy every single second
Mike here, United fan, I am deeply gutted by the passing of Diogo and Andre....my condolences to their family, this is when you see that football unites us, when it really matters we all stand together regardless of what team you support. Rest in peace 🕊️
Well said from a fellow united fsn
Well done lads. Poignant comments from each of you.
Condolences to the family who have lost two sons.
May his soul rest well 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I liked Jota. Very cool and humble I always thought United needed such a great humble player. May he rest in eternal peace. His goals lit up the EPL and our hearts
The wife lost her husband the parents lost their only 2 children what an absolute tragedy
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Liverpool fan since the 1980's here.Horrible sad news about Diogo Jota and his brother😢😢much love and prayers from Northern Ireland for Diogo's wife,children their families,friends,Liverpool fans,the club,and of course the team as a whole!🙏❤🙏
Forever 28 Forever our 20
Absolutely 👍
*#20*
Couldn't like because it can only get 20 likes
Genuinely couldn’t believe this when I first saw it this morning. Absolutely gutting.
As a player - so unique and so talented. 2 footed, amazing in the air for a player his size, devastating finisher, so hard working, could play anywhere up top at a good level, and a champion.
As a person - he seemed to be a massive family man genuinely loved by everyone he came into contact with, and that’s not perceived from the tributes we’ve heard today, that’s the perception I’ve had of him for years.
This Liverpool squad are incredibly close to one another and I’ve no doubt they’ll all be there for the family and for each other.
Ever since I heard about Jota's tragic death. My whole head is around him and his brother and his family. What a down to earth, talented, and a loving family man he was. YNWA DJ20
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This reminds me of the passing of Reyes. So sad.
I ve always believed the good die young and he was the best...devastating overwhelming sadness. Will never forget him
Rest In Peace Most Underrated player We Love you ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢
A vida é inexplicável, Nunca vamos esquecer aquela temporada no Porto, a partir daí foi só nível após nível, Obrigado por tudo Jota, Até sempre
"Empty space in the locker room". That hit hard
Truth hits when he said this happens everyday. Make the most of the time you have with your loved ones!
My day has been spoiled by this news. Life is cruel. I never understand why good people don't live long
Unfortunately that's how life is, good people get taken
Rest in peace, can’t believe it , what a big shame , so young , just got married, and your children, I am hurt, can’t believe this , may most high give your family strength at such a difficult time. ❤❤❤
Like i cant believe this ,it hurts so bad condolences to the family
You were dashing player, and missing your play again. Rest in peace, you and your brother.
A liked player even by so many fans of his rivals. Everyone liked him. 😢
Very painful. My prayers are with his loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.
He left a big hole in so many hearts. Diogo will be alive forever as long as Liverpool Fc exist. 💔
This is not banter but for the love of football
Prayers 🙏 for Jota and his football and personal family from a United Fan
Mexican american us army vet from texas, man u fan since 2005 8 years old.
Sending deepest condolences to all his fans family. What a tradegy. God bless all the way from lubbock texas🇺🇸🔥❤️
He was such a great player and he was entering his prime
Always respected Jota. A no nonsense player that did his job and set a level. One of the few Liverpool players, as a city fan, I would root to put on a performance.
I am still in shock! Such a gentle fella and his brother too. Oh God, this pain is inexplicable but You know best. May the entire family be comforted. My deepest condolences to them. YNWA Diogo!
Since I've heard the news I've not once treated this like a fan, but as a Human.
Different stories, same pain.
Paul Walker in 2013… Diogo Jota in 2025…
Life is short. Drive safe. Live with heart. 🕊️💔
Absolutely heartbreaking😢
Devastating and unimaginable loss. Life can be so cruel sometimes. Rest in peace Diogo. Champion in and off the pitch 💔
Ale your spot on... this is a test of faith and a wake up call to the masses.. God bless you Diogo I know we will see you again one day on the field... I've seen it 😅😅😅❤❤❤
Thank you for all the memories YNWA❤
Brilliant words from Ale
Condolences to their circle of friends families etcb
There are no words to describe the pain and the sadness that I've been feeling since this morning, after learning about his passing and watching the photos of the crash site. Such an horrific tragedy. Life is so brief and fragile. One minute we are here, and next minute everything ends in a single moment.
Rest in Peace Jota and André!
Gone too soon!
May you rest in peace Diogo Jota.
he was a champion on the field and off it, a genuinely good person. gutted.
Life can be so unfair hug those closest to you tell them you love them rest in paradise Diogo ❤
Rest in peace DJ20 ❤
I didn't know him personally, but I feel a loss, not because he was someone I loved, but because he was someone I admired.
Heartbreaking will forever be in my thoughts fly high brother 💔
Devastating day 😢life can be so cruel sometimes. Rest in peace champion. Deepest condolences to Diogo’s family. Rest in peace champ😢
-won the premier league
-won the national league
-28yo at his prime
-got married with 3 beautiful kids
Life is just so unexpected 💔
I feel for Diego’s parents and his wife and children. I cannot imagine cope with the loss. So sorry for the family and world football has lost a great sportsman. As a Wolves supporter , thank you Diogo for giving our fans belief , joy and memorable times. Truly one of Wolves finest players.
So, so sad... what more can you say. Its devastating... like Stevie said, i hope we can all turn this into something positive somehow. Football unites, let this be the moment we stand together.
This was supposed to be the time in his life where he starts reaping the rewards of so many years of hard work. It's tragic. Goodbye Diogo. I will miss you.
This is the first time I've seen these gentlemen do something worth watching...
rest in peace Jota. you are and will always be my favorite Liverpool player. YNWA
Rest in peace jota we love you bit God love you best
My heart mourns for Diogo and his family, it's really heartbreaking, may the almighty God be with his family and friends.
Rest in peace, Diogo and André. Gone far too soon. 💔
Forever in our hearts. YNWA 🕊
Such a shock! Taken way too soon. I would always get scared for my team when he came off the bench against my team. Would always score that important goal. My heart goes out to his family.
Rest In peace Diogo and Andre.
Football has made us a great family!
I can't believe this 😢 it's really heartbreaking 💔
Rest in Peace Diogo & Andrés 🕊️
Really nice to hear my beloved LFC have decided to retire no.20 in memory of our beloved jota.. you will never walk alone.
I can't believe he's still alive in our heart forever ❤
Sad and devastating Prayers for his family & friends
The "world" is devastated. How will the "world" process this enormous loss.
The "world" mourns this tragic loss of a specific life (+ another).
The "world" is reeling...
As I am sobbing here listening to this coverage for the immense love that I had for Diogo, even in his early days with Wolves, as a father and grandfather I cannot stop thinking that how irresponsible it was for him, based on the reports, to have been driving at such speed leading to such tragedy. You young fathers, your life is no longer is yours. Your responsibilities are immense. Your life is no longer just yours. You belong to your partner and your kids. Just set aside foolishness of younger years and live, work, party, and drive responsibly.
I LOVE YOU DIOGO, not because of being a good player, but much more importantly because of your work ethics. My loss pales in comparison with the loss that your family feels.
I will always be your fan!
It was his brother driving. Doing a pass on other car and the tire burst..
Hurt my heart 🙏💯
This is just horrific. It’s like a nightmare. It’s like it’s not even real. More strength to his family and love ones. Sleep well young man!
Is it just me who can't stop tearing ?😢
Really difficult world as a football community at the moment. You will never be forgotten rest in peace, Diogo and Andre 😢
As a die hard United fan, I am devastated by the sad news. I loved his game and always wished that he play for us someday.
MAY HE & HIS BROTHER REST IN PEACE 🖤🖤
Rest in PEace, Diogo...i hope u both find peace
Very sad 😔! Condolences 💔 💔 🕊️ to everyone
I’m not Liverpool fan but he was really good striker and I always have respect for him my rest in peace
Forever a champion
Rest in peace brother jota we the football lovers will miss you so much bro rest in peace 😭😭😭😭😭