Lionel Messi has joined the global football community to mourn the tragic loss of Liverpool Vooruit Diogo Jota.
The captain of Argentina shared a photo of Jota on his social media accounts with the words “Qepd” – the Spanish abbreviation for “que and paz descanse” what does “may he rest in peace.”
The simple but powerful gesture of Messi reflects the deep sadness that felt in sport after Jota and his brother André were killed on July 3 in a car accident in Spain.
The tribute of one of the greatest players of football underlines the impact of Jota, not only as a football player, but as a respected figure among his colleagues. Groceries of condolences have arrived from players, clubs and fans worldwide since the devastating news broke out.