Liverpool forward and Portuguese international Diogo Jota tragically died in a car accident at age 28, with his final professional match forever frozen in the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final. In the showpiece event held in June, Portugal and Spain played out a 120-minute draw before deciding the title via a penalty shootout. Jota came on as a substitute in the 105th minute of extra time, stepping onto the stage for national team glory and leaving his final on-field appearance.
Since making his senior international debut on November 14, 2019, Jota featured in 49 matches for Portugal, scoring 14 goals. His international career spanned six years, marked by crucial contributions in major tournaments—including his last act on the pitch, where he helped Portugal lift the UEFA Nations League trophy after a 5-3 shootout victory over Spain.
