Rute Cardoso shares Heartfelt Story of Diogo Jota‘s Support for Luis Díaz
Porto, portugal – July 7, 2025 – Rute Cardoso, widow of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, has publicly recalled a touching gesture of support her late husband extended to fellow player Luis Díaz following a personal tragedy. Teh revelation comes as Jota is remembered by teammates and fans following his death in a car accident on july 3, 2025, at the age of 28, just days after marrying Cardoso.
The anecdote highlights Jota’s character beyond his athletic achievements and underscores the close bonds within the professional football community. It emerged as fans expressed disappointment that Díaz, the Colombian striker, did not accompany the Liverpool delegation to Portugal for Jota’s final farewell. while a lengthy journey may have been a factor,supporters voiced their frustration online. Cardoso’s story offers context, revealing Jota’s empathy and understanding of the emotional toll experienced by Díaz during a arduous time.
Cardoso shared that Jota proactively reached out to Díaz following the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia in late 2023. Recognizing the immense distress Díaz was enduring, Jota personally arranged for a private plane to facilitate Díaz’s travel to Colombia to be with his family. This act of kindness, Cardoso explained, demonstrated Jota’s genuine compassion and willingness to use his resources to support a colleague in need.
Diogo Jota and Rute Cardoso married recently, after becoming engaged in 2022. The couple shared three children: Dinis, Duarte, and a daughter born on November 26, 2024. Jota’s unexpected passing has left a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and the football world.
