The Portugal Football Federation have released a statement following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The forward made 49 senior appearances for his nation, scoring 14 goals.
Jota’s final appearance for Portugal came last month when he came off of the bench to play 15 minutes in the Nations League final against Spain. His side went on to claim the title on penalties.
The Portugal Football Federation have now released a statement following the ex-Wolves star’s passing. They wrote on X: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are utterly devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva this morning in Spain.
“Far beyond being an exceptional player, with nearly 50 caps for the National Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his teammates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a role model in his community.
“The Portuguese Football Federation expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players respectively played.
“The Portuguese Football Federation has already requested UEFA to observe a minute’s silence this Thursday before our National Team’s match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship.
“We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and André Silva represents irreplaceable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily.”
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