- Diogo Jota Car Crash Details Liverpool FC Mourns Forward’s Death, Tragic, Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Spain on July 3, 2025.
- Recent Wedding,: Married just 11 days before the accident.
- Football Legacy, Premier League winner with Liverpool, two-time Nations League champion.
- Global Tributes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool FC, and Portugal mourned his passing.
- Family Man, Leaves behind his wife and three children.
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash in Spain, less than two weeks after marrying his long-term partner.
The 28-year-old footballer and his brother, André Silva, were killed when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames near Zamora. The devastating news has sent shockwaves through the football world, with tributes pouring in from teammates, clubs, and fans worldwide .
What Happened to Diogo Jota?
Jota and his brother were involved in a fatal crash early Thursday morning on the A-52 highway in northwestern Spain.
Authorities suspect a tire blowout while overtaking caused the vehicle to lose control before catching fire. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident occurred just 11 days after Jota’s wedding to Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three children.
Football World Mourns the Loss
Liverpool FC released a statement calling Jota’s death an “unimaginable loss,” while Portugal’s Football Federation described the brothers as “two champions” whose legacy will be honored. Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota’s Portugal teammate, expressed disbelief on social media:
“It doesn’t make sense. We were just together in the national team, you’d only just got married”.
Clubs like Wolves, Porto, and Atlético Madrid also paid heartfelt tributes.
Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025
Diogo Jota’s Career Highlights
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Liverpool (2020–2025): 65 goals in 182 appearances, Premier League (2025), FA Cup (2022), and two League Cups.
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Portugal National Team: 49 caps, two UEFA Nations League titles (2019, 2025).
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Wolves & Porto: Key role in Wolves’ promotion to the Premier League (2018).
A Life Cut Short: Jota’s Personal Milestones
Jota had just married Rute Cardoso on June 22 in an emotional ceremony, sharing glimpses on Instagram with the caption,
“A day we will never forget.”
The couple, together for a decade, leaves behind three young children. Known for his love of gaming, Jota even owned an esports team, Luna Galaxy, and once ranked #1 in FIFA 21.
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Last Updated on July 3, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
