Penafiel have mentioned they’re crammed with “ache and consternation” after their midfielder Andre Silva was killed in a automotive crash that additionally claimed the lifetime of his brother, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota.
Silva, 25, and Jota, who was 28, have been travelling in a Lamborghini that got here off the street and caught hearth within the north-western province of Zamora in a single day.
Emergency providers have been reportedly referred to as at 1240am native time after being alerted to an accident on the motorway heading within the route of Benavente. The hearth service extinguished the fireplace however the medical crew have been unable to save lots of Silva or Jota.
Tributes have poured in for each gamers, and in a press release launched on their web site, Penafiel mentioned: “Futebol Clube Penafiel expresses its deepest remorse for the tragic demise of Andre Silva and his brother Diogo Jota, victims of a automotive accident that occurred in the previous few hours.
“The lack of two lives so younger and linked to the world of soccer fills us with ache and consternation. In this very troublesome second, Futebol Clube Penafiel presents essentially the most honest condolences to the household, pals and all those that shared with Andre and Diogo moments of life and fervour for sport.
“The membership will decree official mourning and pay tribute within the subsequent sports activities appointments.
“Rest in peace.”
A former Porto youth participant, Silva made 62 appearances for Portuguese second-tier aspect Penafiel.
He scored seven targets for the membership, having joined from hometown membership Gondomar in 2023.
At youth degree, Silva additionally performed for Padroense, Pacos de Ferreira, Famalicão and Boavista.
Jota made his skilled debut at Pacos after coming by their youth ranks, scoring 15 targets in 45 appearances for the membership.
Pacos and Famalicao pay tribute
An announcement launched by Pacos learn: “It was with deep ache and dismay that the Futebol Clube de Pacos de Ferreira discovered of the demise of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
“Diogo and Andre handed by Mata Real the place they left their mark. Two extraordinary folks, who stood out for his or her humility, duty and immense dedication to the membership they defended. Both completed their coaching on the membership, and it was additionally by FC Pacos de Ferreira that Diogo started to chart his path as a senior athlete.
Para sempre. 🤍
— FC Paços de Ferreira (@fcpf) July 3, 2025
“Diogo Jota has turn out to be a reference of this membership. An athlete with a champion perspective who has reached the very best ranges {of professional} soccer. He is, since his passage, an instance for the various athletes we welcome in our coaching yearly and who dream, someday, to win on the world’s largest levels. He can be for all of the Pacenses an instance of the center, dedication and soul that characterizes this membership. He’s certainly one of us, and even at a distance he by no means let the connection created break.
“This was your membership, you by no means hid it. And your identify is a part of our story. We will perpetuate your historical past, your legacy, in order that the younger folks of this membership proceed to need to put on a sweater together with your identify on their backs.
“To the household of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, to the chums and to all those that had the pleasure of crossing with them, the Futebol Clube de Pacos de Ferreira leaves its most heartfelt sorrow.
“Rest in peace.”
O FC Famalicão manifesta o mais profundo pesar pelo falecimento de André Silva, bem como do irmão Diogo Jota
André Silva foi jogador do nosso clube em 2019/2020, período em que representou a nossa equipa sub-23.
À família enlutada, apresentamos as mais sentidas condolências. pic.twitter.com/dd9Maqm5hB
— Futebol Clube de Famalicão (@FCF1931_Oficial) July 3, 2025
A put up on X (previously Twitter) from Famalicao learn: “FC Famalicao expresses its deepest sorrow for the passing of Andre Silva, as properly as his brother Diogo Jota.
“Andre Silva was a participant for our membership in 2019/2020, throughout which he represented our under-23 group. To the bereaved household, we provide our most heartfelt condolences.”
