'Super agent' Mendes burst into tears because of Jota

Agent Jorge Mendes could not hide his emotions when talking about the late striker Diogo Jota.

Jorge Mendes was present at Jota's funeral.

Record said that when he attended Jota's funeral in Gondomar, Portugal, "super agent" Jorge Mendes was in tears. He shared his sadness: "We have lost two wonderful people. The Diogo everyone knew was a role model, a husband, a son, as well as an excellent player. I still can't believe it. Everything is difficult."

Jorge Mendes is Jota's agent and close friend. He was instrumental in bringing his compatriot to Wolves in 2017. Jota was also one of the leaders of the wave of Portuguese players flocking to the Premier League to play and develop their careers at Wolves.

In addition to Mendes, many Portuguese players, former players and coaches also sent condolences to Jota. Striker Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on his personal page: "Life is so unpredictable. We were together on the national team, then you returned and got married. I would like to send my condolences to Jota's family, wife and children and wish them to soon overcome this difficult time."

Center-back Pepe also shared an emotional message: "It is with great sadness that I received the news of the passing of Jota and his brother, Andre. This is a painful loss, leaving us - teammates, friends and football lovers - with an emptiness in our hearts."

Jota and the Portuguese national team just won the 2025 Nations League in June. Before that, the late star won the Premier League for the first time in his career at Liverpool.

Goals on the day Liverpool won the championship In the early morning of April 28, Liverpool crushed Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield, thereby winning the Premier League championship 4 rounds early.

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