Liverpool Bombshell: Arne Slot Reveals Emotional Last Words From Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota and his brother, Andrea Silva, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident in Spain on Thursday, July 3, while en route to a jetty to board a ferry bound for the United Kingdom.

Jota’s untimely death occurred just ten days after he tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children.

“The last time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo on winning the Nations League and wished him all the best for his upcoming wedding,” Liverpool manager Arne Slot told the club’s official website.

“It had been a dream summer for Diogo Jota and his family in many ways, which makes this tragedy even more devastating.”

Meanwhile, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca commented on the emotional state of Jota’s national teammate, Pedro Neto, who is grieving the loss ahead of Chelsea’s Club World Cup clash against Palmeiras on Saturday.

“Pedro is deeply saddened—perhaps even more than that. We’re standing by him during this incredibly difficult time,” Maresca said in a press briefing on Friday.

“As for whether he’ll play against Palmeiras, that’s entirely Pedro’s choice. We had a conversation this morning, and we’ll fully support whatever decision he makes.”