Diogo Jota's wife has been together for 10 years, is it okay, married 12 days after her husband died?

On the morning of July 4, images and videos circulated in international media recorded the heartbreaking moment when Rute Cardoso – Diogo Jota 's wife – left the Institute of Forensic Medicine, where the bodies of her husband and brother-in-law were laid after a serious traffic accident.

According to Portuguese media, the bodies of the two victims have been brought back to their hometowns to prepare for funerals in the coming days. Rute Cardoso appeared in a state of complete collapse, having to ask relatives to help him.

Just 12 days after the wedding, Rute Cardoso faced unimaginable pain: the loss of the partner she had been with for 10 years of her youth.

She was taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine to identify the body of Diogo Jota – her husband who had just been married less than two weeks ago. Seeing the charred corpse to the point of deformity, Rute seemed to be dumbfounded, his legs could no longer stand, and he had to ask his relatives to help him step by step.

"The dream has just come true... then you're gone forever." Route's choked words made even those present at that time unable to hold back their tears. The image of the young bride bowing her head in front of the morgue has become a heartbreaking symbol of a love that has just been fulfilled and separated. Is this an incident or is it because Rute Cardoso has a body number?

Summer should have been the best time of Rute Cardoso's bride's life. Less than two weeks ago, she put on a pure white wedding dress and walked towards the man of her life - Diogo Jota - in a romantic scene filled with laughter and blessings. They have been together for nearly a decade, have three beautiful children, overcome all challenges together and finally officially became husband and wife at the end of June.

"My dream has come true," Rute once emotionally shared when posting wedding photos on social networks. But no one expected, just over 10 days later, her beloved husband left forever.

On the evening of July 3, 28-year-old Diogo Jota – a player on the payroll of Liverpool and the Portuguese national team – and his brother André Silva were involved in an accident while driving a Lamborghini supercar on the A-52 route, near the Zamora area, Spain.

In the process of overtaking, the car suddenly exploded its tires, lost control and then plunged into a ditch on the side of the road and caught fire violently. The traffic accident caused both brothers to die on the spot. Due to the fire completely burning the cabin, the bodies of the victims were severely deformed, making it difficult for the initial identification process.

Just a few days before the traffic accident, Diogo Jota still shared happy images with his wife and children, enjoying a simple moment of everyday life after a hugely successful season.

He has just won the 2024–25 Premier League title with Liverpool and made a great contribution to helping the Portuguese team successfully defend the UEFA Nations League crown. In everyday life, Jota also celebrated the third birthday of her first son, and welcomed her third daughter at the end of last year – a milestone that marks a fulfilling home.

The news of his death shook the whole world football village.
From Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi to sports names such as Rafael Nadal or LeBron James, they all expressed their deep condolences. Liverpool FC, the Portuguese Football Federation and UEFA issued a memorial notice. A minute of silence for Jota will be held in all matches within the framework of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Notably, at Wimbledon – a prestigious tennis tournament with a history of 148 years – the organizers allowed tennis players to wear black ribbons to commemorate a football player for the first time.

Traffic accidents occur on the A-52 route, which is considered a "death black spot" of Spain due to its deterioration, limited visibility and high rate of serious traffic accidents. Public opinion began to question the safety of this route. However, while the infrastructure story is still open, the biggest pain is still weighing on Jota's family – especially the young wife, who has just put on her wedding dress less than two weeks before the fateful day.

Diogo Jota – a caring husband, devoted father, exemplary teammate – passed away suddenly at the age of 28, leaving an irreparable void in the hearts of those who remained.

On social networks, a series of shares, photos and farewells from fans, colleagues, and friends around the world are like collective diaries, writing common sorrow for a life with too many unfinished ambitions.

Love, family, career – all the best things Jota had in her hands – were now just memories. A beautiful memory, but full of regrets.

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