On July 3, 2025, Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Portugal forward, tragically died in a car crash near Cernadilla, Zamora (Spain) at the age of 28. His brother, André Silva (25), who was with him in the vehicle, also lost his life
🚗 What happened
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Their Lamborghini reportedly suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking on the A‑52 motorway, causing it to veer off-road, catch fire, and tragically kill both brothers on impact
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The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. (00:30 local time)
Jota’s background & legacy
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Signed for Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring 65 goals in 182 appearances, and winning the 2024–25 Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup A key member of Portugal’s national team, earning 49 caps and scoring 14 goals, he played in the UEFA Nations League final win over Spain on June 8, 2025, which was his last match for Portugal .
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Married his long-time partner Rute Cardoso around June 22–28, 2025, and they had three children
Reactions & tributes
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Liverpool FC: “Devastated by the tragic passing … request privacy … unimaginable loss”
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Major tributes from Cristiano Ronaldo, Jürgen Klopp, Jamie Carragher, LeBron James, UEFA, the Portuguese Football Federation, the Premier League, and many clubs
This loss has sent shockwaves through the football world. Both clubs and fans are mourning two beloved footballing brothers.