🇵🇹⚫ A shocking tragedy has struck the football world: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota (28) and his brother André Silva (26) died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, just five days after Jota’s wedding. According to Marca, the accident occurred on the A-52 highway near Sanabria. Their car veered off-road, reportedly due to a tire explosion during an overtaking attempt, and burst into flames. Eyewitnesses say the fire consumed the vehicle and nearby brush, leaving no chance for rescue.
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolves for €49 million and quickly became a key player under Klopp and then Slot. He scored 65 goals, won the Premier League in 2025, and lifted the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022. He was also capped nearly 50 times for Portugal, remembered not just as a talent but a “remarkable person,” per the Portuguese Football Federation.
Liverpool released an emotional statement: “The club is devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota… We ask for privacy as we mourn this unimaginable loss.”
Portugal has called for a minute of silence at the UEFA Women’s Euro match against Spain. The global football community joins in mourning the loss of a brilliant player and beloved human being.