Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Crash
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28, alongside his younger brother, Andre Silva.
The accident occurred early on Thursday morning, 3 July, along the A-52 motorway in Zamora, when their vehicle reportedly suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking and then caught fire.
Jota had recently returned to Portugal after minor surgery and was en route to catch a ferry back to England for pre-season training with the Reds. The Portugal winger had married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, just two weeks prior. The couple had three children.
Since joining Liverpool in 2020, Jota had scored 65 goals in 182 matches, lifting the English Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. He also played a key role in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League triumph in June this year.
Tributes have poured in from across the footballing world. Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on his social media accounts: “It doesn’t make sense… I know you’ll always be with [your family].”
Wolverhampton Wanderers, his former club, shared that they were “heartbroken,” while Lionel Messi simply said “May he rest in peace” via his Instagram account.
Jota’s funeral will be held in Gondomar, near Porto, tomorrow, Saturday 5 July, following a wake today. The football community continues to mourn a respected professional and devoted family man.
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