03/07/2025
⚫ BREAKING NEWS ⚫
Liverpool star Diogo Jota tragically dies in car crash
The football world is in mourning after Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, was killed in a car accident in northwestern Spain early Thursday morning.
Jota, who had married just 10 days ago and leaves behind three children, died alongside his brother Andre Felipe on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) near Palacios de Sanabria. Spanish authorities report the crash occurred around 12:30 am after a suspected tyre burst, causing their vehicle to leave the road and catch fire.
In a statement, the Guardia Civil confirmed preliminary identification of both victims and expressed their condolences to the families.
Jota was widely admired for his dynamic attacking play and his contribution to Liverpool’s recent successes, as well as his performances for Portugal on the international stage.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates, and supporters across the world at this incredibly difficult time.
🕊️ Rest in peace, Diogo Jota.