Liverpool official statement: Jota dies in a car accident, the remaining salary will be paid to his wife and three children

On July 3, a heartbreaking news came from international football: Portugal's active international player and Liverpool striker Diogo Jota was killed in a sudden car accident at the age of 28. What is even more sad is that on the 22nd of last month, Ruta just entered the marriage hall with her childhood sweetheart. The 15-year long-distance love run between the two finally came to fruition, and the three young children also witnessed their parents' happy moments on the spot. However, fate is impermanent, and this tragedy has brought about abrupt end to Ruta's life, leaving endless grief for relatives, friends and fans.

After Jota's death, the Liverpool Club quickly made a humane decision: voluntarily terminate the contract with Jota and trigger the penalty clause. According to British media reports, the club will pay Jota's full salary during the contract period to his widow and three children in the form of installments. This move not only demonstrates Liverpool's responsibility as a century-old giant, but also touches countless fans. In the football world, behind the cold contract, the glory of human nature is shining brightly at this moment.

On December 4, 1996, Jota was born in Portugal and showed extraordinary football talent when he was young. He initially made his mark in Portuguese Super League team Pasos Ferreira, and was later spotted by La Liga power Atletico Madrid and signed for 7 million euros. Although his career at Atletico Madrid was short, his experience of loaning to Porto and Wolves allowed him to gradually grow into a top striker in European football. In the 2019-20 season, he handed out impressive data with Wolves with 18 goals and 5 assists, and was eventually bought out by Wolves for 14 million euros.

In September 2020, Liverpool brought him to Anfield for 44.7 million euros. Despite being plagued by injuries in the first season, Jota still contributed 13 goals and quickly became a key player under Klopp. During his five years at Liverpool, he has made 182 appearances, scored 65 goals and sent 26 assists, helping the team win many honors such as the Premier League, League Cup and the FA Cup. His last goal was frozen in the Merseyside derby last season - a winning header, helping Liverpool beat Everton 1-0. In 2019, Jota played for the Portuguese national team for the first time and became an important member of the team in the following years. With 49 appearances, 14 goals and 12 assists, two European League champions - his national team career is short but brilliant. The UEFA Nations League final in June this year became his best singer in the national team. After the news of Jota's death came out, countless Liverpool fans spontaneously went to Anfield to pay tribute to the tribute. The stadium and Liverpool City Hall lowered the flag at half-mast to mourn, and the red ocean was mixed with tears and prayers. Klopp once praised Jota for "playing with wisdom", but now, this "elves in the penalty area" will always live in the memories of fans.

28 years old, which should be the golden age of his career, but Ruota bid farewell to the world in this way. His departure was not only a loss in the football world, but also caused his family, teammates and fans to be deeply saddened. However, as Liverpool Club's warm moves show, football is not only about victory or defeat, but also about love and respect. May Ruota continue to run in heaven, may his family be comforted, and may the living cherish the present, because life is impermanent, and only love is eternal.