The China Mail - Reaction to Diogo Jota's death

USD -
AED 3.673025
AFN 69.850665
ALL 83.105077
AMD 384.572984
ANG 1.789623
AOA 917.000124
ARS 1229.239595
AUD 1.521561
AWG 1.8
AZN 1.701672
BAM 1.65854
BBD 2.019369
BDT 122.69023
BGN 1.658355
BHD 0.376989
BIF 2979.401813
BMD 1
BND 1.273458
BOB 6.91129
BRL 5.433398
BSD 1.000144
BTN 85.275137
BWP 13.212011
BYN 3.273068
BYR 19600
BZD 2.009023
CAD 1.358855
CDF 2885.000409
CHF 0.79359
CLF 0.024153
CLP 926.84022
CNY 7.165399
CNH 7.160205
COP 3994.52
CRC 504.905744
CUC 1
CUP 26.5
CVE 93.505932
CZK 20.9145
DJF 178.099268
DKK 6.332398
DOP 59.784775
DZD 129.714975
EGP 49.354036
ERN 15
ETB 137.960534
EUR 0.84867
FJD 2.235702
FKP 0.734104
GBP 0.732205
GEL 2.719657
GGP 0.734104
GHS 10.35167
GIP 0.734104
GMD 71.509134
GNF 8671.760386
GTQ 7.689764
GYD 209.246712
HKD 7.84998
HNL 26.130611
HRK 6.391101
HTG 131.322982
HUF 339.022499
IDR 16220.45
ILS 3.356415
IMP 0.734104
INR 85.36655
IQD 1310.17698
IRR 42124.999919
ISK 120.829428
JEP 0.734104
JMD 159.782231
JOD 0.708963
JPY 143.928057
KES 129.230094
KGS 87.449786
KHR 4014.484028
KMF 418.000085
KPW 900.026587
KRW 1361.849866
KWD 0.30514
KYD 0.83351
KZT 519.678095
LAK 21550.503295
LBP 89613.222187
LKR 300.051729
LRD 200.529159
LSL 17.516006
LTL 2.95274
LVL 0.60489
LYD 5.385718
MAD 8.973483
MDL 16.842346
MGA 4392.696929
MKD 52.18656
MMK 2099.206326
MNT 3585.282261
MOP 8.086294
MRU 39.665714
MUR 44.869938
MVR 15.401015
MWK 1734.352077
MXN 18.79211
MYR 4.223012
MZN 63.95971
NAD 17.516006
NGN 1528.598917
NIO 36.803677
NOK 10.07925
NPR 136.43988
NZD 1.648383
OMR 0.384508
PAB 1.000144
PEN 3.561985
PGK 4.128966
PHP 56.351987
PKR 283.822834
PLN 3.605054
PYG 7973.847341
QAR 3.644836
RON 4.293802
RSD 99.427981
RUB 78.82638
RWF 1436.70022
SAR 3.750212
SBD 8.336924
SCR 14.440987
SDG 600.502495
SEK 9.54984
SGD 1.273275
SHP 0.785843
SLE 22.449976
SLL 20969.503664
SOS 571.559407
SRD 37.344986
STD 20697.981008
SVC 8.751473
SYP 13001.780124
SZL 17.524147
THB 32.376499
TJS 9.696412
TMT 3.51
TND 2.909611
TOP 2.3421
TRY 39.856005
TTD 6.776456
TWD 28.905802
TZS 2636.538958
UAH 41.760895
UGX 3587.9345
UYU 40.068519
UZS 12593.811216
VES 109.473501
VND 26200
VUV 118.949104
WST 2.601531
XAF 556.258745
XAG 0.027148
XAU 0.000299
XCD 2.70255
XDR 0.691385
XOF 556.258745
XPF 101.133791
YER 242.149731
ZAR 17.52903
ZMK 9001.199501
ZMW 24.128457
ZWL 321.999592
  • CMSC

    0.0900

    22.314

    +0.4%

  • CMSD

    0.0250

    22.285

    +0.11%

  • RBGPF

    0.0000

    69.04

    0%

  • SCS

    0.0400

    10.74

    +0.37%

  • RELX

    0.0300

    53

    +0.06%

  • RIO

    -0.1400

    59.33

    -0.24%

  • GSK

    0.1300

    41.45

    +0.31%

  • NGG

    0.2700

    71.48

    +0.38%

  • BP

    0.1750

    30.4

    +0.58%

  • BTI

    0.7150

    48.215

    +1.48%

  • BCC

    0.7900

    91.02

    +0.87%

  • JRI

    0.0200

    13.13

    +0.15%

  • VOD

    0.0100

    9.85

    +0.1%

  • BCE

    -0.0600

    22.445

    -0.27%

  • RYCEF

    0.1000

    12

    +0.83%

  • AZN

    -0.1200

    73.71

    -0.16%

Reaction to Diogo Jota's death
Reaction to Diogo Jota's death / Photo: © AFP

Reaction to Diogo Jota's death

Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday along with his brother Andre.

Text size:

AFP Sports picks out the main reaction to the death of the 28-year-old forward, who helped Liverpool win the Premier League title last season:

"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota." -- club statement

"The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured Portugal's name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic." -- Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro

"We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy daily." -- Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Diogo Jota won 49 senior caps and won the Nations League title twice, most recently last month.

"They say we only lose people when we forget them. I will never forget you!" -- Diogo Jota's former Wolves team-mate Ruben Neves on Instagram.

"We are heartbroken. Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves. The memories he created will never be forgotten. You will be truly missed, and always remembered." -- Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers where Diogo Jota played from 2017-2020.

"Heartbreaking news. The whole house (of Commons) is heartbroken by this news and I wanted to send our sympathies to his friend and family on behalf of the whole house." -- British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

"Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed. We will continue to support our friends and colleagues at the club." -- English Premier League.

"Porto are in mourning. It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Rest in peace." -- Porto statement, Diogo Jota spent a season there on loan (2016/17) and Andre was a youth player.

"Atletico de Madrid is deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Diogo Jota, former player of the club, and his brother Andre." -- statement from La Liga side where Diogo Jota played 2016-18.

E.Lau--ThChM