Prince William has shared a heartfelt new message following the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The Prince of Wales, who is Patron of the Football Association, took to social media to share his condolences.
He also signed the message with his initial, W. The heir to the throne wrote in a post on X: “As part of the footballing family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. W.”
Jota tragically died in Zamora, Spain. The Portuguese forward was reportedly involved in a road traffic accident with his brother, Andre. The incident occurred when a Lamborghini he was travelling in veered off the road and burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout.
He was found dead alongside his brother following the crash on the A-52 in Palacios de Sanabria near the city of Zamora at 12.40am on Thursday.
Police said they were investigating the possibility that the Lamborghini left the road because of a tyre blowout while overtaking, and a source from the government sub-delegation in Zamora confirmed “a possible speeding incident” was being looked at.
It wasn’t just William who shared a tribute for the football star.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Jota’s death was “devastating news” and “there are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, and non-fans, who will also be shocked by this”.
Liverpool said the club was “devastated” by the news and that it was an “unimaginable loss”.
The Portuguese Football Federation also said it was “devastated” to learn of the deaths, adding: “Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football.”
Liverpool fans started leaving tributes outside Anfield on Thursday morning – with flowers being laid with messages including “Thanks for everything, Diogo”.
Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo said he wishes Jota’s family “all the strength in the world” following the Liverpool forward’s death.
Jota was part of Liverpool’s Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances.
He joined the Merseyside club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 – winning three major trophies.
