The global football community is in mourning following the tragic deaths of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, who played for Portuguese side Penafiel.
The siblings lost their lives in the early hours of Thursday in a fatal car accident in Spain, a devastating event that has sent shockwaves through the world of football.
Reacting to the heartbreaking news, FIFA President Gianni Infantino took to Instagram to express his condolences and grief:
“I’m deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
May they rest in peace. They’ll both be so sorely missed by all those who knew them and by the worldwide football community.
On behalf of FIFA and the wider football family, my thoughts are with their family and friends.”
Infantino extended FIFA’s sympathies to the Portuguese Football Federation, Liverpool Football Club, and Penafiel, acknowledging the depth of this loss for the clubs, the country, and the global sporting family.
The football world continues to reel from the tragedy, remembering Diogo Jota not only for his talent and contributions to the game, including his recent Premier League title with Liverpool, but also for the immense promise that both he and Andre Silva held.
