Portuguese Footballer Jéssica Silva Speaks Out After Diogo Jota's Death: "A Terrible Day to Play Football"

In an emotional interview, Portuguese footballer Jéssica Silva revealed her profound reluctance to participate in the recent match against Spain, following the reported death of fellow player Diogo Jota. "I did not want to play this match, to be honest," Silva stated, her voice reflecting the gravity of the situation. She added, "There are much more important things than playing a game. For us, it's a terrible day to play football for the Portuguese community, and I think, the football community." Silva paid tribute to Jota, describing him as "a special guy... of course, he was a star. He was like incredible on the pitch, but off the pitch, he was such a great human being. And that's why it's even more sad, you know." Her comments highlight the deep impact of Jota's passing on the team and the wider football world, underscoring the human element behind professional sports.

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