Liverpool’s Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Crash in Spain
Football mourns Liverpool & Portugal star Diogo Jota, 28, killed in Spain car crash with brother André. Tributes pour in for beloved forward who wed just 11 days ago. Premier League calls it 'heartbreaking loss of a champion.'
By Ahora Qadi
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Liverpool and the wider football world are in mourning after the sudden and tragic death of Portuguese international forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28.
The fatal crash occurred in the early hours of Thursday in Zamora province, when Jota’s Lamborghini veered off the road following a tire blowout while overtaking another vehicle. The vehicle subsequently caught fire. Jota’s younger brother, 25-year-old André Silva—also a professional footballer with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel—was killed in the same incident.
Spain’s Guardia Civil confirmed the timing and circumstances of the crash, stating that both brothers died at the scene.
The devastating news comes just 11 days after Jota celebrated his wedding to long-time partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children. The loss has sent shockwaves through both the football community and the public in Portugal, England, and beyond.
Club and League Tributes
Liverpool Football Club issued a solemn statement, expressing deep sorrow at the sudden loss of one of their most admired players.
“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,” the club said. “The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.”
The Merseyside club called for privacy for the family and said it would be making no further comment at this time. “We will continue to provide them with our full support,” the statement concluded.
The Premier League also shared its condolences on X, writing: “Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed.”
Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion… pic.twitter.com/KG4coUHY1P
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 3, 2025
A Respected Talent Gone Too Soon
Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers and quickly became a crucial part of Jürgen Klopp’s squad, known for his dynamic movement, goal-scoring instinct, and relentless work ethic. He had earned more than 30 caps for Portugal and was widely regarded as one of the most versatile attacking talents of his generation.
News of his passing has triggered an outpouring of grief and tributes across the sporting world, as teammates, supporters, and football institutions remember a player whose career and life were tragically cut short.
