‘Such a kind kid’: former neighbours and all Portugal grieve for Diogo Jota
46d ago
Sports
Guardian Football
Portugal is in mourning following the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in northern Spain. Jota, who grew up in Gondomar near Porto, is remembered fondly by former neighbors, including Ana Oliveira, who recalls him as a kind child who loved playing football. His younger brother, André Silva, also died in the crash. The tragedy has deeply impacted the nation, from local residents in Gondomar to the country's president, all expressing their sorrow.