Xabi Alonso: "On behalf of myself and the club, we offer our deepest condolences to the families of Diogo Jota and André Silva. It was very sad news. We started the day with a sense of reflection. We send them a big hug." https://t.co/LhmTHvohX9
Em nome do Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso começou a coletiva de imprensa enviando condolências à família de Diogo Jota depois do trágico falecimento. Máximo respeito. 😢🌹 #MundialDeClubes2025 https://t.co/OfCqJjM9gT
Antes de responder a las preguntas de la prensa, Xabi Alonso envió sus condolencias a los familiares y amigos de Diogo Jota y André Silva 💔 #FIFACWC https://t.co/FfNVNRHHhk
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso opened his 4 July press conference at the FIFA Club World Cup in Madrid by expressing condolences on behalf of himself and the club to the families of Portuguese forwards Diogo Jota and André Silva, whose deaths were announced earlier in the day. Alonso called the news "devastating" and said the team began the day in reflection, extending "a big hug, lots of strength and support" to the players’ loved ones. No further details about the circumstances of the two deaths were provided during the briefing.