UFC star Paddy Pimblett penned a touching tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool forward died on Thursday
UFC star Paddy Pimblett poses alongside Diogo Jota
UFC superstar Paddy the Baddy has penned an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool forward tragically passed away on Thursday. The 28-year-old was involved in a road traffic accident in the Zamora region of Spain alongside his brother, Andre Silva.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 1 am on Thursday morning, with both men later confirmed to have died as a result of the accident.
In the hours since the tragic news rocked the footballing world, figures from around the world - including Jurgen Klopp and Cristiano Ronaldo - paid tribute to the Portugal international.
Now, UFC lightweight star and avid Liverpool fan Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett has become the latest to do so, writing on Instagram that Jota's legacy will "never be forgotten".
"Crazy to wake up on the other side of the world and find out the devastating news about Jota thinking of his wife kids and family at this heartbreaking time for them," wrote Pimblett.
"Will never forget going to Wembley and that’s all we sang on the way there while we won the trophy and on the way home you’ll never be forgotten Diogo our number 20.
“Oh, he wears the number 20, He will take us to victory, And when he’s running down the left wing, He’ll cut inside and score for LFC!
"He’s a lad from Portugal, Better than Figo don’t you know, Oh, his name is Diogo!"
After signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020, Jota helped Liverpool win the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cup across his 182 appearances for the Reds.