Chelsea Football Club has decided to donate a part of their Club World Cup 2025 prize money to the family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, who died in a car crash on July 3 this year during the mentioned tournament, Sky Sports has reported.
While the exact figure remains undisclosed, a part of the bonus shared among Chelsea players will be sent to Jota and Silva’s family.
Chelsea to send a portion of the players’ bonus to Diogo Jota’s family
According to Sports Illustrated, Chelsea won a prize money of $114.6 million from their victory against Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the final match of the Club World Cup tournament on July 13. From a bonus pot of $15.5 million (£11.4 million) to be distributed among the players, the Premier League club has now decided to make a small donation to Diogo Jota’s family.
Diogo Jota, who played as a winger for Liverpool, was killed in a car crash alongside his brother Andre Silva after the Lamborghini the two were travelling in went off the road and caught fire on July 3, in Spain’s Zamora. Just 11 days prior to the tragic incident, Jota, 28, had married his girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22.
Following Diogo Jota’s death, Chelsea’s head coach Enzo Maresca publicly mourned the Portuguese footballer’s death. “It’s a very sad day. I struggle to find the words because it’s very difficult,” Maresca had told the media.
“The only thing that I can say is all my love to his family and the people who, in this moment, it’s a big tragedy for them,” the head coach of Chelsea had added.
FAQs:
Who did Chelsea Football Club beat in the final of the Club World Cup 2025?
Chelsea Football Club beat Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 3-0 in the final of the Club World Cup 2025.
When and how did Diogo Jota die?
Diogo Jota died in a car crash in Spain’s Zamora province on July 3 this year.
What is the prize money that Chelsea Football Club won in the Club World Cup 2025?
Chelsea Football Club won a staggering amount of $114.6 million from their victory against PSG in the final of the Club World Cup 2025.
How much will Chelsea donate to Diogo Jota’s family?
While the exact figure has not been disclosed by the club, it is reported that they will donate a part of the $15.5 million bonus to be shared among Chelsea players from the $114.6 million prize money.