Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, an undisputed star of African football and a key forward for Liverpool, recently shared his deep emotion following the tragic passing of his Portuguese teammate Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in early July 2025. Salah described feeling “terrified” at the thought of returning to Liverpool without his friend and playing partner[1].
This news deeply affected not only Salah but also the global football community, highlighting the vulnerability of football stars off the pitch. Mohamed Salah, known for his humility and commitment, also took the opportunity to pay tribute to Jota, praising the strength of their friendship and the pain of this unexpected loss.
