Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher Respond to the Heartbreaking Death of Liverpool Striker Diogo Jota

Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard have shared heartfelt tributes on social media following the tragic death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The 28-year-old footballer died in a car accident early Thursday morning along with his brother, Andre Silva.

Reports indicate that the incident occurred when their Lamborghini suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and catch fire. Both Jota and his brother lost their lives at the scene.

In a statement, the Spanish Guardia Civil explained: “The vehicle, a Lamborghini, was involved in a road traffic accident due to a tyre blowout during an overtaking maneuver. The crash took place around 00:30 BST in Cernadilla, Zamora. The car ignited and both passengers were killed.”

Pedro Proenca, President of the Portuguese Football Federation, also expressed his sorrow: “The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire football community in Portugal are deeply heartbroken over the loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva this morning in Spain.

“Diogo was far more than a remarkable footballer with nearly 50 international caps—he was a joyful, inspiring individual and a role model within the community.

“On behalf of the Federation and myself, I extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs they represented.

“We have requested UEFA to hold a minute’s silence before Thursday’s match between Portugal and Spain in the Women’s European Championship.

“The passing of Diogo and Andre is a profound loss to Portuguese football, and we will continue to honour their memory every day.”