Diogo Jota was passionate about virtual football and received a tribute from EA

Diogo Jota was not only a great soccer player, playing for Liverpool, but also a player important in the virtual world. So much so that it came to appear among the best in the world in the game “FIFA”, from EA Sports.

And it wasn’t just in the field of football,, Luna Esports, which also played in Counter Strike, Rocket League, PUBG and Dota 2. In all, the team accumulated more than $ 1.5 million in awards.

Nevertheless, FIFA was really your passion. In 2021, Diogo Jota even occupied the first position in the world ranking of the game, with a campaign of 30 wins without losing in Futchampions. The pandemic period undoubtedly only increased this passion for electronic sports.

EA even honored the Liverpool player. Diogo Jota died on the morning of Thursday (3), victim of a car accident in Spain. At the moment, he was with his brother, André Silva, in a Lamborghini.

We are heartbroken by the news of Diogo Jota’s passing. Diogo was not only an exceptional footballer, but also a true friend and talented member of the FC family whose abilities were renowned amongst the community.

Our thoughts are with his family, his teammates, and all who…

– Sports FC (@easportsFC)

The legacy of eSports was transmitted to the field. Diogo Jota celebrated his goals simulating play video games.

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