Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash in Spain, just days after celebrating his wedding. The 28-year-old footballer, alongside his 26-year-old brother Andre Silva, also a footballer, were pronounced dead after their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames near Zamora, northwestern Spain, shortly after midnight on Thursday.
According to Spanish police, preliminary investigations suggest that a burst tire may have caused the high-performance vehicle to lose control while overtaking another car. The charred remains of the two brothers were recovered from the scene and have since been transported to a forensics unit in Zamora for autopsy.
Jota, who recently wed his longtime partner Rute Cardoso in a ceremony just 11 days ago, leaves behind a young family, including three children. In what now stands as his final Instagram post, Jota shared emotional footage from the wedding, describing it as “a day we will never forget.” His wife echoed the sentiment with the words, “Yes to forever.”
The Portuguese Football Federation expressed its shock and sorrow, stating, “Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honor their legacy every day.” Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro added, “The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honored the name of Portugal, and his brother, is unexpected and tragic. I offer my most sincere condolences to his family.”
Jota was instrumental in Liverpool’s recent successes, helping the team clinch the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup. He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the Merseyside club and made 49 appearances for the Portuguese national team, twice winning the UEFA Nations League. His brother Andre Silva played for Penafiel in Portugal’s second division.
Liverpool Football Club said in a statement, “We are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. He was not just a fantastic player but a beloved member of the football community.”
The tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva has sent shockwaves through the football world, with tributes pouring in from fans, teammates, and officials globally.
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