Devastating News as Diogo Jota and his brother loses life

Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota has tragically died at the age of 28 in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain, according to Reuters citing Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE. The crash occurred near Zamora in northwestern Spain.

Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in a fiery car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain with his brother, Spanish state-owned TV station said on Thursday, citing local firefighters . The Portuguese international was travelling with his brother Andre at the time of the accident. Their vehicle reportedly left the carriageway.

The crash reportedly happened along the A-52 highway in the Zamora province of Spain’s Castilla and León region. Emergency services confirmed the heartbreaking news in an official statement, disclosing that the accident was reported at kilometre 65 of the A-52 in Cernadilla, Zamora .

Local fire officials in Zamora, Spain, said two men aged 28 and 26 died in a car crash after their vehicle caught fire . Jota’s brother, Andre Silva, has also died in the car crash.

The tragedy comes just two weeks after Jota’s wedding. The accident occurred around 1:30 am on the night of Wednesday to Thursday at kilometer 65 of the A-52 near Cernadilla.

Official Statements

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This was the official statement from the Portuguese Football Federation “The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva in Spain this morning.

Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents. He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.

On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation and myself, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and André, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.

The Portuguese Football Federation has asked UEFA to hold a minute’s silence ahead of our national team’s match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship on Thursday.

We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.”

Career Legacy

Diogo José Teixeira da Silva (4 December 1996 – 3 July 2025), known as Diogo Jota, was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a forward or left winger. Jota was known for his clinical finishing, explosive pace, and dribbling ability .

Jota joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020 and became an integral part of the squad. He was also a regular for the Portuguese national team, earning nearly 50 caps for his country.

This is a developing story, and the football world is mourning the loss of one of its brightest talents. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Liverpool FC, the Portuguese national team, and the broader football community.