Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence on the shocking death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota, leaving fans more heartbroken with his emotional words.

The Portuguese star said goodbye to his national teammate, who died in a tragic car crash in Spain at just 28, Footballrover reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Diogo Jota’s death

News of Jota’s death has shaken the football world. Ronaldo reacted with a touching tribute on his social media page. He wrote:

“Doesn’t make any sense. Just now we were together in the national team; just now you were married. To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you.”

Diogo Jota’s brother André Silva

Jota’s brother, Andre Silva, also died in the same crash. Andre played for Portugal’s second division club, Penafiel.

Their car left the road and caught fire after a tyre burst while overtaking on the A-52 motorway in Zamora.

Diogo Jota’s death: Football mourns a star lost too soon

The tragic death comes just weeks after he married his long-time partner. He leaves behind three children.

Clubs in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and La Liga have shared tributes, showing how loved he was beyond Liverpool.

Jota began at Paços de Ferreira and then joined Atlético Madrid in 2016. He rose through Porto and Wolves before sealing a £41 million move to Liverpool.

He helped the Reds win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.

Jota also left a mark on Portugal’s national team. He debuted by replacing Cristiano Ronaldo in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Lithuania.

He later scored his first international goal against Croatia and played in the delayed Euro 2020 tournament.

The football world will not forget Diogo Jota’s bright talent and warm spirit.

Cristiano Ronaldo summed it up best: “Doesn’t make any sense.” Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre.

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Last Updated on July 3, 2025 1:06 pm by Sir Kris