Rute Cardoso’s message has fans in tears.
Fans React Emotionally After Wife of the Late Diogo Jota Posts 'Forever' Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Fans around the world are grieving again after Rute Cardoso, the wife of late Liverpool star Diogo Jota, shared an emotional Instagram post marking one month since their wedding.
“1 month of our ‘until death do us part’ 🤍 Forever, Your white girl 🤍,” she wrote in the heartfelt tribute.
The post came just three weeks after Jota and his younger brother André Silva died in a tragic car crash in Spain on July 3. The 28-year-old footballer’s Lamborghini reportedly suffered a tire blowout and veered off the road before catching fire near Zamora.
Cardoso’s message, accompanied by never-before-seen photos of their June 22 wedding, quickly went viral. Fans flooded the comments section with words of comfort, saying how deeply her words touched them.
“A very tight hug Rute, he will always be with you 🥺🤍,” one fan commented.
“I'm not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care. 🤍🕊️❤️,” another wrote.
“Life falls on you in a second 😢,” said another.
“No one deserves to go through such atrocity. 💔,” one person added.
“The biggest hug everrrrrrrrrrrrrr ❤️ 🕊️,” another posted.
“We are with you rutcecita ❤️❤️,” one comment read.
The couple had been together since 2013 and were parents to three children. Their wedding was a long-awaited celebration of love — one that, tragically, was followed by sudden heartbreak.
Jota’s death sent shockwaves through the football world. Since the accident, Liverpool has honored his memory in many ways. The club announced that his number 20 shirt will be retired across all teams. A mural featuring Jota making a heart gesture has also been painted near Anfield.
At the club’s recent preseason match against Preston North End, supporters held up signs and banners, paying tribute to the beloved striker. The team’s next match is scheduled against AC Milan on July 26 in Hong Kong.
Jota scored 65 goals in 182 games for Liverpool since joining in 2020 and helped lead the team to multiple trophies, including the Premier League title in 2024. But beyond his achievements, fans and teammates remember him for his heart and spirit.
Now, with Cardoso’s message and the overwhelming public response, one thing is clear: Diogo Jota’s memory continues to live on in the hearts of his family, his fans and the city he called home.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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