Spain Thrash Grieving Portugal 5-0 in Women's Euro Clash
- On July 3, 2025, as Portugal's women's team took on Spain at the Women's European Championship in Bern, both sides paid tribute to the recently deceased Portuguese footballer and his sibling with a moment of silence and black armbands.
- The match followed the deaths of Jota and Silva in a Lamborghini crash in Zamora, Spain, early that morning, prompting moments of silence and widespread grief in football.
- Spain dominated the game with a 5-0 win, scoring early through Esther Gonzalez and Vicky Lopez, while Portugal struggled with anxiety after conceding early goals.
- A banner reading 'Thanks for everything' was displayed in the stadium, both teams wore black armbands, and Portugal's coach Neto said Jota will never be forgotten.
- The Portuguese parliament will vote on a motion of condolence to honor the brothers, reflecting their lasting legacy in national football amid an emotional tournament start.
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Joy and grief as Portugal remember Jota at Women's Euros
BERN: Sadness and celebration went hand in hand when a minute’s silence in honour of Portuguese international Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who were killed in a car accident on Thursday, gave way to a celebration of life and football as Portugal took on Spain at the Women’s Euros. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Euro 2025: Favourites Spain smash Portugal in Bern
Spain striker Esther Gonzalez scored twice in the first half as her side powered to a 5-0 win over Portugal at the Women's Euros that was overshadowed by the deaths of Portugal international Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident
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