Tribal Football

Jose Mourinho pays heartfelt tribute to Liverpool's Diogo Jota

Tribal Football
Jose Mourinho pays heartfelt tribute to Liverpool's Diogo Jota
Jose Mourinho pays heartfelt tribute to Liverpool's Diogo JotaAction Plus
Jose Mourinho offered a heartfelt tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota on the sidelines of the British Grand Prix, following the tragic news that has shaken the football world.

The Portugal international died in a fatal car crash with his brother when their Lamborghini suffered a tyre failure, veered off the road, and burst into flames.

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Speaking at the event, the Portuguese coach shared a heartfelt tribute to the late striker.

"When people leave this world, normally we all say 'such a nice guy'. Diogo was really a nice guy," Mourinho told Sky Sports.

"He had my agent (Jorge Mendes), so of course I knew a lot about him. And people in Liverpool know what I’m saying is true. He is a kid who nothing was easy for him, he had to fight to arrive where he arrived. 

“Three kids without a dad, a young woman without her husband, the parents lose both sons…it’s crazy. It’s difficult to understand. Maybe one day we will understand but not now."