Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has paid tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a automobile accident in northern Spain on July 3. The Portuguese worldwide was 28.
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Plant, a lifelong Wolverhampton Wanderers supporter and Vice President of the membership, expressed his grief on X (previously Twitter), writing: “What a tragic loss. The dimming of a brilliant, shining mild. Thanks to your magic, Diogo.”
The accident reportedly occurred within the early hours of Thursday morning as Jota was touring from Portugal to Santander, the place he deliberate to take a ferry again to England for pre-season coaching. He had been suggested to not fly following minor surgical procedure.
His youthful brother, Andre Silva, additionally knowledgeable footballer in Portugal, was killed within the crash at age 25. Based on CNN, Spain’s Guardia Civil mentioned the accident was likely caused by a “burst tire while overtaking.”
Plant’s connection to Jota goes past music fandom. The rock icon has been a vp at Wolves since 2009 and has attended numerous matches at Molineux over time. Jota’s time at Wolves was a pivotal chapter in his profession; after arriving on mortgage in 2017, he helped safe the membership’s promotion to the Premier League and stayed on to determine himself as a standout ahead.
Tributes poured in from throughout the soccer and leisure worlds following the information. Cristiano Ronaldo shared an emotional message: “It doesn’t make sense. Simply now we had been collectively within the nationwide crew, you had simply acquired married. Relaxation in peace, Diogo e Andre. We are going to miss you.” Former Liverpool supervisor Jürgen Klopp described Jota as “not solely a incredible participant, but additionally a fantastic good friend, a loving and caring husband and father.”
Jota’s sudden passing comes simply 11 days after he married his long-time associate, Rute Cardoso. He’s survived by Cardoso and their three younger youngsters.