Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva have sadly passed away in a car accident in Zamora, Spain. This devastating news caught the football world by surprise, as one of the hardest-working, humble, and easy-going people, who was able to put a smile on everyone's face, left us too soon.
It shows just how cruel life can be. Jota had a fantastic season for club and country, and above all, had married his lifelong partner less than two weeks ago. What was one of the best years in Diogo Jota's life now ends in a sudden tragedy.
Around the football world, fans, clubs, and players have paid their respect to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, as well as sending strength to the family mourning them.
Life is bigger than football. Everton showed that by paying tribute to Jota and his brother, as did countless rival fans by leaving scarves, jerseys, and more, in multiple memorials that have been created outside Anfield.
Many players from the Portuguese National team, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruben Neves, paid tribute to Jota and his brother with emotional messages. Current Liverpool players and legends like Gerrard and Carragher have done the same.
Stars from other sports, such as LeBron James, have also been devastated by this news and have paid their tributes to the brothers, as well as sending thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
This is a pain that is shared by every football fan around the world, no matter their nationality or the club they support, and it's something that will take time to heal.
The football world loses a great player and a fantastic human being, and Portugal loses someone who embodies the fight and resilience of the Portuguese spirit. But what pains me the most is that a father and a mother lose their two sons, his wife lost the love of her life, and their three sons lost a caring and loving father.
It's one of the saddest days in football history, and one we won't be able to forget for a very long time. On behalf of everyone here at RealSport, I offer our deepest condolences to Diogo Jota and André Silva's family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.