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Rute Cardoso, the widow of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, broke her silence this Tuesday with an emotional post on social media. Just one month after marrying the Liverpool player, she shared a brief yet profound message: “One month of our ‘neither death shall part us.’ Forever, your white girl.”
He accompanied his words with three images from the wedding, held on June 22 in Porto. In them, they can be seen holding hands and dancing surrounded by lights. It was a day filled with joy that is now overshadowed by absence. The post has received thousands of messages of love, from both followers and people close to the couple.
Diogo and Rute met in their teenage years and shared more than ten years of life together. They had three children: Dinis, Duarte, and a little girl born just a few months ago. They always stayed together, even when the footballer lived in England for his career, while she preferred to stay away from the media spotlight.
The tragic accident occurred on July 3rd on a road in Zamora, Spain. Diogo and his brother André were in a Lamborghini that experienced a blowout, went off the road, and caught fire. Both died instantly. The news shook the sports world and left a family utterly shattered.
Since then, Rute had remained silent. But she chose a very symbolic date to speak: the first month since they said "I do." Her message has touched many hearts and has also served as a tribute to a love story that ended too soon.
The club Liverpool, where Jota had been playing since 2020, has offered full support to the family. They will maintain the player's contract, have created a fund for his children, and have retired his jersey number. Meanwhile, Rute is trying to move forward, supported by her loved ones, gradually sharing her pain and memories.
Frequently asked questions about the tragic death of Diogo Jota and the tribute from his wife
What exactly happened in the accident that caused the death of Diogo Jota?
Diogo Jota passed away alongside his brother André in a traffic accident in Zamora, Spain. The car they were traveling in suffered a tire blowout, went off the road, and caught fire, resulting in the instant death of both. The accident occurred while the brothers were heading to Santander to take a ferry to England.
How has Diogo Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, reacted following the accident?
Rute Cardoso, widow of Diogo Jota, broke her silence with an emotional post on social media, just a month after their wedding. In her message, she expressed: "One month since our ‘death cannot separate us’. Forever, your white girl," accompanying her words with images from their wedding.
What measures has Liverpool FC taken following the death of Diogo Jota?
Liverpool FC has shown complete support for Diogo Jota's family. The club has decided to keep the player's contract, establish a fund for his children, and retire his jersey number in his honor. These actions reflect the profound loss they feel both on and off the field.
How has the death of Diogo Jota impacted the world of football?
The death of Diogo Jota has profoundly shocked the football world. Teammates, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, have publicly expressed their grief. The Portuguese Football Federation announced three days of mourning and held a minute of silence in his memory during the Women's Euro Championship.
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