Jota passed away, and the heartbreaking news deeply affected the global football community. Not only were Liverpool and Portugal fans in mourning, but the gaming community also felt the loss. EA Sports, the developer of the football game EA FC (formerly FIFA), paid special tribute to honor Diogo Jota, who had been widely known as an active player in the game’s Ultimate Team mode.

In an official in-game message from the FC team, EA confirmed that they had taken special measures to honor the late player. This marked one of the swiftest and most sincere responses from a publisher following the death of an active footballer who was also deeply involved in gaming.

EA stated that Diogo Jota’s Ultimate Team (UT) items would no longer be available in packs. In other words, players would not be able to obtain Jota’s card through standard pack openings. This effectively removed his card from active circulation in the game.

Furthermore, EA permanently fixed the price range of Diogo Jota’s UT items at their current value. This means that anyone who already owned his card would see its value locked and no longer subject to market fluctuations—a rare move, even among legendary football figures.

Jota Passed Away, EA Paid Tribute in Ultimate Team

“We are saddened by the passing of Diogo Jota,” EA wrote in their statement. “To respectfully honor his legacy, we will be taking the following actions: Diogo Jota’s UT items will no longer be available in packs, and their price ranges will be permanently fixed.”

The message concluded with heartfelt condolences to Jota’s family, Liverpool FC, and fans around the world. It was a rare moment when both the sports and gaming worlds mourned the same beloved figure—someone who had earned a special place in both communities.

As widely known, Jota had been a highly active gamer and once reached the top of the world rankings in FIFA 21’s FUT Champions mode. He also founded his own esports organization, Luna Galaxy, which competed in multiple competitive titles. These facts reinforced why EA treated his passing with such care and respect.

Jota passed away not only left a void on the football pitch but also in the digital realm where he had become a legend in his own right. Through EA’s decision, his legacy will live on—forever remembered by millions of EA FC players across the world.

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