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Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 20:23 IST
The video, captioned “A day we will never forget”, shows the couple preparing for their wedding inside a church in Porto, Portugal
Jota and Cardoso are seen smiling, dressed in a classic wedding blazer and gown, enjoying the ceremony held just days earlier on June 22.
Just hours before the fatal car crash that claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his younger brother André, the Portuguese footballer shared an emotional moment with fans, a wedding video capturing his recent marriage to long-time partner Rute Cardoso.
The Instagram reel, shared on Wednesday, has since gone viral, stirring emotion across the football world. The video, captioned “A day we will never forget", shows the couple preparing for their wedding inside a church in Porto, Portugal, surrounded by close family and friends.
Jota and Cardoso are seen smiling, dressed in a classic wedding blazer and gown, enjoying the ceremony held just days earlier on June 22.
How did they meet?
The couple’s love story began in 2012 when they were just 13 years old, having met in school in their hometown of Porto. They remained together through all stages of Jota’s football journey, from his early days at Paços de Ferreira to his rise at Wolves and eventual move to Liverpool in 2020. The couple had three children together, with their first son born in 2020.
Their June wedding marked the end of a 12-year relationship filled with highs, both personal and professional. The ceremony was described as intimate and heartfelt, with family by their side.
The now-viral video reel, posted less than 24 hours before Jota’s tragic passing, has become a painful reminder of a life cut short just as a new chapter had begun.
Jota, aged 28, and his brother were killed in a car crash in Spain on Thursday, according to police. The news has sent shockwaves through the football community and beyond.
Jota was an active player for Liverpool, where he scored 65 goals in 182 appearances, winning the FA Cup, League Cup, and helping secure the 2024/25 Premier League title.
ly, Jota earned 49 caps for Portugal, winning the UEFA Nations League in both 2019 and 2025. His younger brother André played as a midfielder for FC Penafiel in Portugal’s second division.
Tributes have poured in from across the globe, with fans and former teammates mourning the loss of a player remembered for his talent, work ethic, and dedication to both family and football.
(With inputs from agencies)
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