Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, alongside his brother Andre Silva, has tragically died in a car accident in Spain. Jota was 28 years old; his brother was 25.
The devastating incident occurred near Zamora, Spain, in the early hours of Thursday morning (approximately 00:30 local time). According to Spain's Guardia Civil, the Lamborghini they were travelling in suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle. The car subsequently left the road and caught fire. Both brothers died at the scene.
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The news has sent shockwaves through the global football community. Jota, a vital attacking force for Liverpool since his £41m move from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, had scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the Reds. He played key roles in their 2022 FA Cup and League Cup triumphs and their Premier League title win last season.
Adding profound poignancy to the tragedy, Jota had married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three young children, just eleven days ago on June 22nd. He had recently shared images of their wedding celebration on social media.
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Liverpool Football Club released a statement expressing their devastation: "We are devastated by the tragic news of Diogo Jota's passing. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family, friends and all who knew and loved him."
Wolves, where Jota flourished before his move to Anfield, scoring 44 goals in 131 games, stated: "We are heartbroken. Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him. The memories he created will never be forgotten. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother."
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The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) described the loss as irreparable: "The FPF and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated... Much more than an amazing player, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person... We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese football."
Andre Silva was also a professional footballer, currently playing for Portuguese second-tier side Penafiel, where he made 59 league appearances over the past two seasons. Both brothers began their careers connected to FC Porto, where Andre was a youth player. Porto expressed "shock and deep sorrow".
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Jota, who earned 49 caps and scored 14 goals for Portugal, played his final international match just weeks ago, helping his nation beat Spain in the Nations League final on June 8th. UEFA confirmed a minute's silence will be held before Portugal's upcoming Euro 2025 qualifier against Spain on Thursday.
Portugal's Prime Minister, Luis Montenegro, called the news "unexpected and tragic," stating it was "a sad day for football and for national and international sports." Tributes poured in from across the sport, mourning the loss of a talented player and beloved figure, alongside his brother, in a heartbreaking accident.
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