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The football world is reeling from the devastating news of the untimely death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota. The 28-year-old star footballer lost his life in a horrific car accident on the A-52 highway in Zamora, Spain. His 26-year-old brother, André Jota, a player for Penafiel, also perished in the tragedy.
According to reports from *Marca* and *The Sun*, the accident occurred around 12:30 AM local time on Thursday when their vehicle crashed and caught fire. Emergency services in Spain’s Castilla y León region received multiple calls to the 1-1-2 hotline. Traffic police, fire services, and medical teams rushed to the scene, but the medical team from the Mombuey Health Center confirmed the deaths of both brothers. This heartbreaking news comes just two weeks after Jota married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, in a joyous ceremony. Photos from the wedding, shared on Instagram, featured the couple with their three children. The caption read, “June 22, 2025. Forever yes.” Jota joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, where he played 182 matches, scoring 65 goals and providing 26 assists. His contributions were instrumental in securing two Premier League titles for Liverpool. Starting his professional career at Atlético Madrid, Jota also played for Porto and Wolves before establishing himself as a superstar at Liverpool. Under Jürgen Klopp, Jota’s rise was nothing short of remarkable, and he remained a key figure under Arne Slot’s management. His sudden passing is an irreplaceable loss for Liverpool, Portugal, and the global football community. Diogo Jota will be forever remembered as a supremely talented forward and a consummate professional. His tragic departure serves as a stark reminder of life’s unpredictability. Rest in peace, Diogo Jota. You will be deeply missed.
