Liverpool fans visited Anfield to pay heartfelt tributes to their star player Diogo Jota who tragically passed away aged 28 on Thursday in a devastating car accident. The fans laid flowers outside the Reds' home as a mark of respect for the Portuguese player. Jota is survived by his wife Rute Cardoso and their three children. The couple got married on June 22.
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Liverpool fans laid flowers outside AnfieldWolves fans paid tribute at MolineuxJota and his brother passed away in car accidentFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Jota was killed along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident in Zamora, north-western Spain, shortly after midnight on Thursday. Spain's Civil Guard told the BBC the brothers were travelling in a Lamborghini, which left the road and caught fire due to a tyre blowout while overtaking. Witnesses, who called Spain's emergency services, told the media they saw the car burst into flames.
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As the tragic news came out, Liverpool fans turned up at Anfield and left flowers and messages of tribute for their beloved star. One of the messages from a fan read: "Ooooh he wears the number 20! RIP Diogo YNWA! Forever Red!"
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Wolves fans also turned up at their home, Molineux, to pay tribute to their former player. Jota joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid in 2018 and spent two seasons at the club before heading to Anfield in 2020.
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The football world mourned the tragic passing of the 28-year-old striker and his brother. Former players like Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville condoled Jota's death, while Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to his compatriot and national team colleague.
