The Municipality of Gondomar, under the leadership of Luís Filipe Araújo, has announced a municipal day of mourning to be observed on Friday. During this period, the flag of the Municipality of Gondomar will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings and facilities.
Expressing his sorrow over the “irreparable loss,” the mayor extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the sports community.
Both Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, hailed from Gondomar, having developed their sporting talents within the youth ranks of Gondomar Sport Clube.
Luís Filipe Araújo emphasized that Diogo Jota and André Silva, who demonstrated remarkable passion and dedication to sports from a young age, have raised the profile of the municipality to significant levels and left an enduring legacy in the collective memory.
The mayor highlighted that Diogo Jota was “an extraordinary talent and a true ambassador of Gondomar,” known for taking “the name of the municipality and Portugal to the major stages of European and world football with humility, dedication, and responsibility.”
“André Silva, sharing the same sporting spirit, always honored his hometown with commitment and dignity, serving as an example of dedication that brought pride to all residents of Gondomar,” he added.
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his brother André Silva, aged 25, tragically passed away in a car accident on the A52 in Cernadilla, Zamora, Spain, early today.
Diogo Jota played for Liverpool for five seasons, during which he won the English Premier League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, and the Super Cup.
In the Portuguese national team, Diogo Jota earned 49 caps, winning two Nations League titles.
After training with Gondomar and Paços de Ferreira, the forward spent a season with FC Porto on loan from Atlético de Madrid, and was then loaned to Wolverhampton, where he played for three seasons.
