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L0nd0nDud3
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Dear EA Sports FC Team

 I hope this message finds you well. Today, my son came to me in tears after learning of the tragic passing of David Jota, at just 28 years old. He had discovered the news at school and was visibly ...
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  • EA_Vendcera's avatar
    EA_Vendcera
    2 months ago

    Hello L0nd0nDud3​,

    I can tell you, the news hit all of us at EA pretty hard. It's quite the tragedy for the sport and our game.

    We've shared a tribute statement from our side as well.

    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 knew him. Rest in peace, Diogo.

    I appreciate your story and suggestion. You're not alone in wanting something to remember Diogo by, and I will pass it on to the game team, to see what can be done.

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EA_Vendcera
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2 months ago

Hello L0nd0nDud3​,

I can tell you, the news hit all of us at EA pretty hard. It's quite the tragedy for the sport and our game.

We've shared a tribute statement from our side as well.

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 knew him. Rest in peace, Diogo.

I appreciate your story and suggestion. You're not alone in wanting something to remember Diogo by, and I will pass it on to the game team, to see what can be done.

  • L0nd0nDud3's avatar
    L0nd0nDud3
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    2 months ago

    Dear EA_Vendcera,

    Thank you - and the wider EA Sports team - for your swift and warm reply. It meant a great deal to me, and even more to my son, who earlier today saw your public announcement and read it aloud to me. As he turned to leave, he said quietly:

    “Thank you for asking EA.”

    That moment, understated and sincere, was unforgettable.

    Looking back, I also want to acknowledge that my original post came from a place of raw emotion. It captured the personal shock of a parent holding his son in grief, but it didn’t fully express the deeper compassion we feel for Diogo Jota’s family, teammates, and loved ones.

    While my son did feel a strong emotional connection to Diogo Jota the player (as many young fans do) we were and remain profoundly shocked by the personal tragedy. I wish I had conveyed that more clearly.

    Please consider this message a companion to the original; a more grounded echo, intended to honour the human loss behind the pixels.

    And thank you again. For listening. For acting. And for showing that even in a vast digital landscape, human empathy still finds its way through.

    Especially in such a devastating context, the dignity and immediacy of your response was truly outstanding.

    With respect and gratitude,
    L0nd0ndud3

    • 1a2Z3c4k's avatar
      1a2Z3c4k
      Seasoned Ace
      2 months ago

      I can't lie, finding out that news hit me harder than a lot of things ever have, I don't have the words, I just want to thank both of you for this. 

      All the best to everyone!

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