The football world is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a car accident in northern Spain.
The crash also claimed the life of his younger brother, André Silva, 26, a fellow professional footballer who played for FC Penafiel in Portugal’s second division.
The fatal incident occurred just after midnight on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, in the Zamora province.
According to reports from Spain’s Civil Guard, the Lamborghini the brothers were traveling in suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking, veered off the road, and caught fire upon impact. Witnesses reported the vehicle burst into flames, and emergency services later confirmed the deaths at the scene.
This devastating accident comes just two weeks after Jota married his long-time partner Rute Cardoso in Porto. The couple shared three children and had recently celebrated their wedding, with Jota calling himself “the luckiest man in the world” in a final Instagram post.
Jota had established himself as a vital part of Liverpool’s squad since his £41m move from Wolves in 2020. In 182 appearances, he scored 65 goals, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Community Shield. He was also capped 49 times by Portugal and recently featured in their UEFA Nations League victory over Spain.
Tributes have poured in from across the footballing world, with teammates, legends, and fans united in grief. A promising life and career cut tragically short, Diogo Jota will be remembered for his brilliance on the pitch and warmth off it.