Liverpool Footballer Diogo Jota, 28, Dies In Car Crash, Alongside Brother, Days After His Wedding

Liverpool guardant and Portugal world Diogo Jota has reportedly died successful a car mishap successful northwestern Spain, alongside his younger relative André Filipe. As per reports from Marca and nan BBC, nan fatal clang occurred connected nan A-52 road adjacent Palacios de Sanabria successful nan Zamora province.

The 2 brothers, aged 28 and 26, were reportedly travelling successful a Lamborghini erstwhile nan conveyance knowledgeable a tyre nonaccomplishment while attempting to overtake. The car near nan roadway, burst into flames, and ignited a adjacent spot of vegetation. Emergency responders from Zamora’s Provincial Council attended nan scene, but some men were declared dormant on-site.

The incident comes little than 2 weeks aft Jota celebrated his wedding pinch partner Rute Cardoso successful Porto connected June 22. Photos shared publically captured nan mates celebrating nan juncture pinch their 3 children.

Jota launched his master travel astatine Paços de Ferreira earlier transferring to Atlético Madrid. His profession gained momentum successful England pinch Wolverhampton Wanderers, yet earning him a move to Liverpool, wherever he became a cardinal fig successful nan attacking lineup.

At nan Merseyside club, Jota won aggregate home honours, including nan FA Cup and League Cup, nether erstwhile head Jürgen Klopp. Under nan activity of Arne Slot, he was portion of nan squad that secured nan 2024–25 Premier League championship.

Representing Portugal, Jota had been a accordant action for world duty. He played successful respective awesome tournaments, including nan caller UEFA Nations League, wherever he featured successful nan final’s extra-time triumph complete Spain, and besides appeared astatine Euro 2024.

Further developments are awaited

Published on: Jul 3, 2025 2:48 PM IST