Look Sports Media – The world of football and esports is in mourning following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool forward and owner of Luna Esports. Jota, along with his brother Andre Silva, perished in a car accident in Zamora, Spain. Local authorities confirmed the vehicle veered off the road after a tire blowout during an overtaking maneuver, subsequently catching fire. This devastating news comes just two weeks after Jota’s wedding to his long-term partner, leaving behind three young children.
The loss is deeply felt within both the football and esports communities. Liverpool Football Club released a statement expressing their profound sorrow, highlighting Jota’s significant contributions to the team. His impact extended beyond the pitch; Jota was a passionate gamer and esports enthusiast, culminating in his ownership of Luna Esports, formed through a merger of Galaxy Racer and his own Diogo Jota Esports.
Luna Esports achieved remarkable success under Jota’s leadership, most notably with João "Jafonso" Vasconcelos’s triumph at the EA FC 25 Esports World Cup. Jafonso’s victory, which secured a $300,000 prize, was recently showcased in the Prime Video documentary, Esports World Cup Level Up. Jota’s personal involvement in the esports scene was considerable; he attended the World Cup alongside footballing stars Neymar and Wesley Sneijder, regularly streamed on Twitch, and even topped global leaderboards in FIFA 21. His iconic goal celebration, mimicking a gamer playing on a controller, was even added to FIFA 23.
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Jota’s football career was equally illustrious. In 398 professional appearances, he scored 136 goals for clubs including Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and FC Porto. He was a key player for Liverpool, scoring the first goal under new manager Arne Slot in their Premier League-winning season—his first title with the club. His international career with Portugal was equally impressive, boasting 49 appearances and 14 goals, culminating in a UEFA Nations League victory just recently. He was reportedly due to return to Liverpool for pre-season training next week.
The tributes pouring in from across the esports and football worlds underscore Jota’s remarkable influence and the profound impact of his untimely passing. Looksports.media extends its deepest condolences to Diogo Jota, Andre Silva, and their families during this incredibly difficult time.
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