Following the heartbreaking car accident that claimed the lives of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva on July 3, 2025, Liverpool Football Club has provided a ray of hope for Jota’s grieving family, particularly his wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three young children.
The 28-year-old Portuguese forward and his 26-year-old brother, a Penafiel midfielder, perished in a fiery crash on Spain’s A-52 highway near Cernadilla, Zamora, leaving the football world in mourning. Amid this tragedy, Liverpool’s heartfelt support for Jota’s family has resonated deeply, offering emotional and practical assistance to help them cope with their unimaginable loss.
On July 3, 2025, Liverpool released a statement expressing their devastation: “The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, André. We request privacy for their family, friends, teammates, and staff as they process this loss. We will provide our full support.”
The club has established a dedicated support team for Rute and their children, all under six, providing counseling, financial guidance, and logistical aid, especially poignant as the accident occurred just 11 days after Jota’s wedding to Rute on June 22.
Liverpool is also working with the Portuguese Football Federation to honor Jota and André through a potential youth football foundation in Portugal, ensuring their legacies endure.
Fans have transformed Anfield into a sea of tributes, with scarves, flowers, and messages referencing Jota’s chant, “And his name is Diogo.” Everton supporters have shown solidarity, joining in the tributes.
Social media captures the sentiment, with one fan posting, “The club stepping up for Rute and the kids shows what YNWA truly means.” Jürgen Klopp’s tearful Instagram tribute called Jota “family,” pledging personal support.
The crash, initially attributed to a tire blowout, is now under investigation for possible sabotage after police found a suspicious substance resembling a bomb, as revealed by Arne Slot.
As Liverpool face Bournemouth on August 17 without Jota, whose 65 goals in 182 appearances defined their 2024/25 Premier League triumph, the club’s commitment to his family offers solace.
Backed by tributes from Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s Prime Minister, Liverpool’s actions ensure Jota’s legacy lives on, providing hope amid grief for his wife and children.