Everton badge and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Thu 3 July 2025 11:06, UK
Everton shared their condolences as Liverpool confirmed that striker Diogo Jota and his brother died in a tragic accident.
The 28-year-old passed away after a road accident in Spain, alongside his brother Andre Silva, who played for Portuguese second division team Penafiel.
The Toffees have now shared a tribute to the former Wolves forward, who featured in eight Merseyside derbies over the years.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota
Everton have paid tribute as Jota has passed away. (Credit: Imago)
Everton devastated by Jota passing as Liverpool confirm news
Liverpool have confirmed Jota’s tragic passing away after reports in Spain earlier in the day.
The Reds posted a tribute to the 28-year-old on X (3 July), who signed for them in 2020.
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Jota’s Premier League record against Everton.
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Everton expressed their devastation at the news, sending condolences to the Portuguese centre-forward and his brother.
The Toffees wrote on X: “We are devastated by this tragic news. Everyone at Everton is sending their thoughts and condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva.”
Jota will be missed in the Premier League
Jota began his career at Pacos de Ferreira before moving to Porto in 2016 after signing for Atletico Madrid, and he caught the attention of English clubs.
Wolves subsequently got the 28-year-old on loan in 2017 before signing him permanently, and his heroics in front of goal helped them win promotion from the Championship.
After some impressive seasons at Molineux Stadium in the Premier League, Liverpool decided to sign the Portuguese forward.
Over the years, Jota consistently found the back of the net, and found the back of the net in the latest Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield on 2 April in the 1-0 win.
The Portugal international recently lifted the Nations League trophy with his nation after beating Spain in the final on penalties.
During the 28-year-old’s time at Anfield, he won two Carabao Cups, one FA Cup and lifted the Premier League title.
In Jota’s four years at Anfield, he made 182 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 65 goals and providing 26 assists.
The English top flight have lost a valuable professional in the Portuguese national, and the Blues fans will keep rivalries aside in remembrance of the forward.
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