Just 12 days ago, Diogo Jota experienced one of the happiest moments of his life, a cozy wedding filled with love with his longtime girlfriend - Rute Cardoso.
The couple has been together for more than a decade and officially became a family together under the blessings of family, friends and fans.
Even just 19 hours before the incident, Jota still shared a video recording the romantic moments of the big day. In the caption, the male player and his wife wrote: "June 22, 2025. Agree forever"...
But then, today (July 3), football fans around the world mourned when Jota passed away in a serious traffic accident. He passed away at the age of just 29, at the peak of his career and enjoying a fulfilling life with a full family.
Jota and Rute have had 3 children together. Jota often shares about her family with quiet pride. Despite his busy schedule, he always took advantage of his time with his wife and children to enjoy simple moments of life.
Jota and Rute's love story began when they were 13 years old, all of whom grew up in Porto, Portugal. They officially dated after 4 years of knowing each other in high school. Since then, Rute has always been a strong spiritual support for Jota.
She has accompanied him throughout his career, from his early days at Pacos Ferreira, to shining in Porto, Atletico Madrid, then Wolves and recently Liverpool.
Rute is not only a lover, a wife, but also a close friend, a companion in Jota's life. She often appeared in the stands, quietly following his every run.
Now, Rute has to face the indescribable pain - losing her husband just 12 days after getting married, the three children have not yet understood that their father will never return...
