In a heartbreaking turn of events, Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a car crash in Spain.
According to reports, the fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday near Zamora, a city in western Spain. Jota was traveling with his younger brother, André Silva, when their vehicle veered off the road. Sadly, both men lost their lives at the scene.
Spanish Civil Guard officials confirmed there were no other vehicles involved, and investigations into the cause of the crash are currently ongoing.
The devastating news has been confirmed by both Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and the Portuguese Football Association. It comes just weeks after Jota celebrated his wedding to longtime partner, Rute Cardoso. The couple shared three young children.
Jota, a fan favorite at Anfield, joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and made 182 appearances for the club. During his time with the Reds, he helped secure several major trophies, including the Premier League title, the FA Cup, and two Carabao Cup victories.
The Portuguese international began his professional career with Paços de Ferreira and also had spells with Atlético Madrid and FC Porto. On the international stage, Jota earned 49 caps for Portugal and netted 14 goals. He was a key part of the squad that won the UEFA Nations League in both 2019 and again in 2024.
His brother, 25-year-old André Silva, was also pursuing a football career and played for Portuguese lower-league side Penafiel.
The world of football is mourning the loss of two bright talents whose lives ended far too soon. Tributes have begun pouring in from teammates, fans, and football clubs around the globe.
