Spain Thump Portugal to Make Euro 2025 Statement
- Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain on July 3, 2025.
- Their Lamborghini veered off the road near Zamora and burst into flames after a tire burst during an overtaking attempt.
- Jota, aged 28, who played for Liverpool and had 49 international appearances, recently married Rute Cardoso and left behind three children.
- UEFA announced moments of silence before all Euro 2025 women's matches on July 3 and 4, while teammates and Cristiano Ronaldo shared tributes highlighting the shock and grief.
- The tragedy deeply affected Portuguese football, prompting black armbands for Portugal's team and calls to honor Jota’s and Andre’s legacy in future matches.
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Spain thump Portugal to make Euro 2025 statement
BERN: Spain showed why they are favourites to win Women’s Euro 2025 by hammering Portugal 5-0 in their Group B opener on Thursday as both teams paid tribute to Portuguese men’s international Diogo Jota who was killed in a car crash. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
A minute of silence was observed in memory of Liverpool's Portuguese striker, who died in a car accident with his brother.
Cristiano Ronaldo mourns Diogo Jota after Liverpool soccer star dies in car crash
The world-famous soccer player mourned the death of Liverpool team member Diogo Jota. "We will all miss you," Ronaldo said.Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty; Angel Martinez - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Cristiano Ronaldo; Diogo JotaKey PointsSoccer star Cristiano Ronaldo mourned the death of Diogo Jota.Jota and his brother died in a fiery car accident in Spain.The Liverpool soccer star was married on June 22, with his team sharing an emotio…
The football world is in great mourning after top Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre died in a traffic accident on Thursday night.
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