Liverpool FC and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has sadly passed away at the age of 28, the Portuguese Football Federation have confirmed.

His brother André Silva, 26 who played for Portuguese Liga 2 side, Penafiel, has also passed away.

Our thoughts are with their friends, family and colleagues at this time.

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to fellow Portuguese international Diogo Jota after the tragic news of his passing today 🙏🇵🇹

18 year old Cristiano Ronaldo training for Sporting Lisbon.

The beginning of the story.

📸🛥️ Cristiano Ronaldo and Jr. enjoying their summer in Mallorca.

Maria Dolores on IG

In our hearts, always.

After their match against Spain, the Portugal women’s team held up a tribute banner for Diogo Jota ❤️

Bruno Fernandes:

“Friend, colleague and companion in a thousand battles.

It is difficult to understand how it is possible for someone to leave so soon.

May you and your brother find the peace you need to look after those you lost so soon and suddenly.

My condolences to your entire family.”

Rio Ferdinand was and still is a real one. ❤️

'Your childhood idol?'

🔙🎙 Nico Williams: “𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨.”

Trolling aside, @Hilal_Al genuinely impressed at the FIFA Club World Cup. They competed with heart and discipline in every match, even while missing key players due to injury.

Their performance wasn’t just respectable, it was a statement.

Their showing highlighted the growing quality and ambition within the Saudi Pro League.

It’s no longer just about big-name signings, teams are being built with structure, depth, and a real competitive edge.

The league’s progress is undeniable, and performances like this only reinforce its rising status in world football.

🔙 Cristiano Ronaldo in 2005 at the FIFPro World XI awards.

If someone asks you what's longevity, show them this.

Baby Cristiano Ronaldo ❤📷

Cristiano Ronaldo Effect 🤯

The Mirror reports that Cristiano Ronaldo decided not to attend Diogo Jota's funeral out of fear that it might disrupt the atmosphere.