On July 3, 2025, the football world came to a halt to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Zamora, Spain. The news shocked the international football community, which expressed its grief and respect for the deceased.

An Emotional Tribute

During the quarterfinal match of the Club World Cup between Fluminense and Al Hilal, a heartfelt minute of silence was held in memory of the brothers. At that moment, Portuguese players Rúben Neves and João Cancelo, who currently play for Al Hilal and were national teammates of Jota, could not hold back their tears. Both were visibly affected by the loss of their friend and teammate.

The images of Neves and Cancelo crying during the tribute quickly went viral on social media, reflecting the emotional impact that Jota’s passing had on his teammates and the global football community.

Tributes from Teammates and Friends

After the passing of Diogo Jota, numerous players and football figures expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to his memory. Rúben Neves shared an emotional message on his social media: "They say we only lose people when we forget them. I will never forget you, brother!". Meanwhile, Raúl Jiménez, Jota’s former teammate at Wolverhampton Wanderers, also expressed his grief: "It’s hard to receive such news, I still can’t believe it. A great teammate, friend, and above all, a wonderful father. Thank you for everything, my friend. We will always remember you. A hug to the sky."