Jota’s car reportedly caught fire
Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota, has died in a devastating car accident in Spain, Spanish police have confirmed. He was 28.
Jota’s younger brother, Andre Silva, 26, who played for Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel, was also killed in the crash.
The Spanish Guardia Civil released a grim statement on Thursday, July 3, 2025, revealing that the accident happened at around 12:30 am local time on the A-52 motorway near Cernadilla, Zamora.
According to the police, the car the brothers were travelling in left the road and burst into flames after suffering a tire blowout while overtaking another vehicle.
“Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe,” the Guardia Civil confirmed.
The tragedy comes less than two weeks after Jota married his long-term partner. The Portugal international leaves behind his wife and their three children.
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolves, where he had first arrived on loan in 2017 before making the move permanent.
Widely admired for his sharp finishing and relentless work rate, Jota quickly became a fan favourite at Anfield and a vital part of Jurgen Klopp’s side.
As tributes pour in from across the football world, the investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash continues.
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