On July 3, the Portugal national team officially announced that Diogo Jota died in a car accident at the age of 28.
On April 3, during Matchweek 30 of the Premier League, Jota scored what the ultimate goal of his career would be.
On April 3, in the Merseyside Derby in Anfield, Liverpool faced Everton in the 30th round of the Premier League. In the 57th minute, Diogo Jota showed beautiful footwork, weaving along various defenders in a brilliant solo run before he shot a spectacular goal home. His strike caused an essential victory for the Reds and extended their lead at the top of the table to 12 points.
This wonderful goal was the 150th of his career and, heartbreaking, the last of his life.