‘The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva, this morning, in Spain.
‘Rather more than an incredible player, with almost 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was a rare person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the neighborhood itself.
‘On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, in addition to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, lined up the players.
‘The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked UEFA for a minute’s silence, this Thursday, before the match of our national team with Spain, in the ladies’s European Championship.
‘Lost to 2 champs. The disappearance of Diogo and Andre Silva represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we’ll do every little thing to, each day, honor their legacy’.