Rute Cardoso’s Heartbreaking Tribute to Late Husband Diogo Jota
On July 22, 2025, marking what would have been their first wedding anniversary, Rute Cardoso, widow of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, posted a poignant tribute on Instagram. She shared three cherished wedding photos—depicting the couple holding hands with wedding bands visible and sharing an intimate dance moment—and captioned them: “One month of our ‘until death do us part’. Forever, your white girl.”
Diogo tragically died in a car accident on July 3, 2025, just eleven days after their June 22 ceremony, alongside his younger brother, André Silva, in Zamora, Spain. The crash, believed to have been caused by a tyre blowout, sent the brothers’ Lamborghini off the road, resulting in a fiery collision .
Rute and Diogo had shared a long-lasting love story—dating since their teens and raising three young sons together, aged 6, 3, and 1. Their sudden union and his unexpected passing shocked their loved ones and the football world alike .
Their joint funeral took place in Gondomar, Portugal, on July 5, attended by family, teammates, Liverpool staff, and supporters. Liverpool FC held a minute’s silence before a pre-season friendly and announced they would retire his number 20 at all levels of the club .
After a period of silence, Rute’s Instagram message has resonated deeply, capturing the profound bond and enduring grief of a wife who lost her soulmate just weeks after becoming his bride.
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