The Portuguese Federation mourns Diogo Jota and his brother
The Portuguese Football Federation expressed its deep sadness and great shock after the death of international star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a horrific car accident that occurred this morning in Spain.
The federation stated in an official statement: "More than being a wonderful player having played nearly 50 international matches with the national team, Diogo Jota was an exceptional human being who earned the respect of his teammates and opponents, and he had an infectious positive energy, being a symbol in his community."
The statement added: "On my behalf and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, and to Liverpool FC and Penafiel FC, the clubs that the players represented."
The federation also announced that it has officially requested the UEFA to organize a minute of silence before the Portugal women's national team match against Spain, scheduled for Thursday as part of the European Championship.
The statement concluded with an emotional message that read: "We have lost true champions with the departure of Diogo and Andre Silva; it is an irreplaceable loss for Portuguese football, and we will continue to work to honor their legacy every day."
The federation stated in an official statement: "More than being a wonderful player having played nearly 50 international matches with the national team, Diogo Jota was an exceptional human being who earned the respect of his teammates and opponents, and he had an infectious positive energy, being a symbol in his community."
The statement added: "On my behalf and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, and to Liverpool FC and Penafiel FC, the clubs that the players represented."
The federation also announced that it has officially requested the UEFA to organize a minute of silence before the Portugal women's national team match against Spain, scheduled for Thursday as part of the European Championship.
The statement concluded with an emotional message that read: "We have lost true champions with the departure of Diogo and Andre Silva; it is an irreplaceable loss for Portuguese football, and we will continue to work to honor their legacy every day."
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The Portuguese Football Federation expressed its deep sadness and great shock.