Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva tragically died in a car crash in northwestern Spain, prompting widespread grief in the football community. Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, identified their bodies and has received psychological support following the devastating incident.

Diogo and Rute had just tied the knot before he lost his life at the age of 28. Learn about Rute and her relationship with Diogo here.

The soccer star and his high school sweetheart were married in Porto on Sunday, June 22, after a 13-year relationship and three children together