The St. Petersburg "Zenit" football club expressed deep condolences regarding the death of Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota through its social media pages. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The 28-year-old footballer passed away as a result of a traffic accident. The "Zenit" team stated in their announcement: "Please accept our deepest condolences.
Our thoughts are with Diogo, his family and friends, as well as the members of the Liverpool football club." Diogo Jota has been a Liverpool player since 2020.
Playing for the Merseyside club, he won the championship in the English Premier League last season. In the 2024/2025 season, Jota played in 26 matches for the "Reds," scoring six goals and providing three assists.
His death has caused deep sorrow not only in Liverpool but throughout the football world. The football community and fans are thanking him and wishing patience to his family.
Diogo Jota had won the hearts of many with his determination and hard work on the field. His memory will live on forever.
