Diogo Jota, the prominent winger for Liverpool F.C., tragically lost his life in a car accident on July 3, 2025, along with his brother Andrés.
Tragic Loss: Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and Brother Die in Car Accident
Tragic Loss: Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and Brother Die in Car Accident
The 28-year-old soccer sensation died alongside his brother in a car crash in Spain just weeks after his wedding.
In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the soccer world, Diogo Jota, a 28-year-old star forward for Liverpool FC, was killed in a car accident in Spain early Thursday morning. Tragically, his brother Andrés, just 26 and an emerging professional soccer player in Portugal, was also killed in the crash.
According to the Spanish Guardia Civil, the accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the A-52 highway close to Cernadilla, a town located near the Portugal border. It is reported that the vehicle driven by the brothers likely veered off the road due to a tire blowout while attempting to overtake another car. Subsequently, the vehicle caught fire, which led to the untimely deaths of both occupants.
A statement from the Guardia Civil confirmed their identities and conveyed condolences to their family and fans alike. Local authorities in Zamora, the province encompassing Cernadilla, also reported the incident, stating that fire crews were dispatched to manage the flames that spread to the surrounding vegetation due to the crash.
Diogo Jota was a beloved figure in soccer, beginning his career in youth leagues before ascending to prominence in professional leagues in Portugal and Spain. He made a name for himself in the English Premier League when he signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017, later cementing his reputation as a vital player for Liverpool FC, contributing significantly to their recent Premier League title win.
The soccer community has mourned the loss of Jota, feeling the shock of his sudden passing just two weeks after his wedding.
According to the Spanish Guardia Civil, the accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the A-52 highway close to Cernadilla, a town located near the Portugal border. It is reported that the vehicle driven by the brothers likely veered off the road due to a tire blowout while attempting to overtake another car. Subsequently, the vehicle caught fire, which led to the untimely deaths of both occupants.
A statement from the Guardia Civil confirmed their identities and conveyed condolences to their family and fans alike. Local authorities in Zamora, the province encompassing Cernadilla, also reported the incident, stating that fire crews were dispatched to manage the flames that spread to the surrounding vegetation due to the crash.
Diogo Jota was a beloved figure in soccer, beginning his career in youth leagues before ascending to prominence in professional leagues in Portugal and Spain. He made a name for himself in the English Premier League when he signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017, later cementing his reputation as a vital player for Liverpool FC, contributing significantly to their recent Premier League title win.
The soccer community has mourned the loss of Jota, feeling the shock of his sudden passing just two weeks after his wedding.
