Shock and grief have swept the sports world after the tragic death of soccer star Diogo Jota in a traffic accident in Spain, after a tire exploded on the highway. Diogo was traveling with his brother, André Silva, who also lost his life in the accident. For this, all messages around the world have echoed in support of his family.
Messages of condolence have flooded social media, with tributes pouring in from sports celebrities and major athletic organizations alike. Among them, LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Adidas, Manchester United, Rafa Nadal, and others have expressed their support for the Diogo family. Among them was Russell Wilson, who shared a heartfelt message.
Russell Wilson pays tribute to Diogo Jota following tragic accident
Near Zamora was the epicenter of the accident that shocked the world, and from New York, Russell Wilson reacted on his X account about the tragic event. He responded to a post of ESPN and wrote “RIP Diogo & André”.
It was a short but powerful message, reflecting Russell Wilson’s respect and sympathy for Diogo Jota’s family following the tragedy. Though Wilson did not know Jota personally, the Giants’ quarterback expressed his grief over the devastating loss of the soccer star.
Eddy Piñeiro, kicker for the Carolina Panthers, also paid tribute to Jota’s family. In his Instagram story, the 29-year-old player from the Carolina Panthers reposted a message from Rising Ballers and wrote, “Jesus help his family, amen.”
Some messages from other Athletes supporting Diogo Jota’s Family.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota’s former national team teammate, shared a devastating message on social media. It is important to remember that both players share the locker room while playing on the national team.
LeBron James, known for his passion for soccer and his role as a stakeholder of Liverpool FC, also took to social media to pay tribute to Portuguese star Diogo Jota. The NBA icon joined the global wave of condolences, honoring Jota’s legacy and expressing support for his family and the wider football community.
Even tennis legend Rafael Nadal took a moment to express his condolences following the tragic death of Diogo Jota. Known for his respect toward fellow athletes across all sports, Nadal shared his sorrow and joined the growing list of global sports figures honoring Jota’s memory.
Diogo Jota was recently married and crowned Premier League Champion with Liverpool and UEFA Nations League champion with Portugal. Beyond his accomplishments on the pitch, Jota’s legacy transcends football, leaving an impact on athletes and fans across all sports.
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