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PAINFUL! Liverpool football star Diogo Jota dies in fatal auto crash
One of Liverpool’s top strikers, Diogo Jota has died in a fatal auto crash.
It was gathered that Diogo Jota died in the auto crash along with his brother, Andre.
Diogo Jota died on Thursday after getting married to his fiancee, Rute Cardoso, barely 10 days ago.
The wedding was held on June 22. They already have three kids.
The 28-year-old Portuguese international was said to be travelling with Andre when their vehicle veered off the A-52 highway in the province of Zamora, Spain.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed the sad incident, saying the passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football.
“We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and André Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy daily,” a statement by the football federation reads.
It also stated that all Portuguese footballers are completely devastated by the death of the two brothers and that it has requested UEFA to hold a minute of silence this Thursday.
The statement reads in full: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, this morning, in Spain.
“Much more than an outstanding player, with nearly 50 caps for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all colleagues and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community.
“The Portuguese Football Federation expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players respectively played.
“The Portuguese Football Federation has already requested UEFA to hold a minute of silence, this Thursday, before our National Team’s match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship.
“We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and André Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy daily”.
Chelsea’s hopes of competing for the Premier League title this season took a huge blow on Friday night after they were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford.
The Blues dominated the opening 45 minutes of the match, but failed to break down the hosts and get goals.
It was the Bees who took the lead after the break, with Jaydon Anthony heading into an empty net following a corner routine.
Chelsea fought to level the game, but it was Brentford who scored again.
Kevin Schade saw his effort saved, but Igor Thiago was on hand to score the rebound.
There was enough time for Fabio Carvalho to squeeze in a third.
Manchester City have become the last team to qualify for the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.
This follows their 5-0 thrashing of Norwich on Thursday evening.
Enzo Maresca’s men went two goals up in the first half, thanks to strikes from Floyd Samba and Rayan Cherki.
Allan, Samba and Ryan McAidoo completed the rout after the break.
City will now face Brighton who eliminated Manchester United.
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Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly will leave his role after agreeing to sell his stake in the Premier League football club to co-owners Clearlake Capital.
The announcement came early on Thursday morning, with the US equity firm acquiring “full control of the club”.
Boehly bought a stake in the London club in 2022 and said it had been an “honour” to serve as chairman.
He gave his thanks to “the coaches and players, the talented leadership and staff at Chelsea, and the legions of dedicated fans”.
His statement continued: “I have valued my partnership with Clearlake and the wider ownership group, and the collective decisions and investment we have made to support the immediate and long-term success of the club.
“I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned for continued success under Clearlake’s leadership.”
Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, co-founders of Clearlake Capital, said: “Todd has been an important partner throughout our ownership of Chelsea, and we thank him for his time and contribution as Chairman.
“He will always be a part of the Chelsea story and family. Clearlake has served as Chelsea’s majority owner since 2022, and as we move to full control our focus is to continue investing in the Club’s infrastructure, sporting performance, player development and delivering long-term success for Chelsea and the Club’s supporters.”
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Todd Boehly bought the stake in 2022 (Image: Getty)
Chelsea said that Hansjörg Wyss “will remain an important stakeholder and partner in the ownership group” after Mark Walter, another of the club’s co-owners, also sold his stake to Clearlake.
Mr Boehly, Mr Walter and Hansjörg Wyss each had a 12.8% stake following their joint takeover of Chelsea four years ago.
The new change will not change day-to-day operations or strategy at the club.
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