Episode 3289: RIP Diogo Jota

We all woke this morning to the tragic news that the Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo Jota, and his brother André, a professional player for Portuguese side Penafiel, had died in a car accident in Spain.

Diogo was 28, a father of three young children and had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso less than two weeks ago.

He had just won his first Premier League title with Liverpool and the UEFA Nations League for Portugal.

We are joined by Dion Fanning to reflect on Jota’s life and career. Rest in peace.

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