Liverpool winger Diogo Jota died on Thursday morning in a traffic accident in the province of Zamora, Spain, Marca reports.According to Marca, The 28-year-old Portuguese international suffered a fatal accident at kilometre 65 of the A-52 highway, near the Zamora region of Sanabria.The Liverpool player died when the vehicle he was travelling in with his brother Andre Silva, 26, also a professional footballer of the Portuguese second-tier side Penafiel, left the road, causing a fire. Jota’s brother also died in the accidentLiverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025 According to witnesses who called emergency, the car was engulfed in flames, spreading to nearby vegetation.Jota began his career in his native Portugal, coming through the Pacos de Ferreira academy before joining Atletico Madrid in 2016.But he never made an appearance for the La Liga side, instead going on loan to Porto – the city where he was born – and then Wolves, where he eventually made a permanent move in 2018.RIP Diogo Jota 💔🕊️No matter what club you support, you can never deny that he was an absolute blessing to football. Thoughts with his family and friends during this time. pic.twitter.com/QC2bXITuXp— Septimus Prime (@septimusajprime) July 3, 2025 Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton for €44.7 million. Since then, he has played 182 matches for the Reds, scoring 65 goals and providing 26 assists. At that time, he won three titles with the Reds: a Premier League title (2024-25), an FA Cup (2021-22) and a League Cup (2021-22).Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he has three children, just a few days ago.• 22 de Junho de 2025 • Sim, para sempre ♾️ pic.twitter.com/pZvQwKADgd— Diogo Jota (@DiogoJota18) June 28, 2025 André Silva, 25-year-old Penafiel player (Portuguese 2nd League) and brother of Diogo Jota, also passed away following the accident.Rest in peace, André 🖤 pic.twitter.com/Jo5Kgz6lUH— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) July 3, 2025 O Futebol Clube do Porto está de luto.É com choque e profundo pesar que enviamos as sentidas condolências à família e amigos do Diogo Jota e irmão André Silva, que também foi nosso atleta nos escalões de formação.Descansem em paz.#FCPorto pic.twitter.com/BXlR8v7y7Z— FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 3, 2025 I’m sure like many in the football family there’s just a profound sense of shock, sadness and disbelief at the news of Diogo Jota’s death at the unfathomably young age of 28. Newly married too.Sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool… pic.twitter.com/hDDk5689rp— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) July 3, 2025 Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids 💔 pic.twitter.com/BSYBL5yVre— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 3, 2025 This was Diogo Jota’s last ever goal – Beautiful feet and a trademark finish. He was a husband, son, brother and father first. But after all that – a very talented footballer. ❤️📹 @LFC pic.twitter.com/Yi8wSJK7jb— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) July 3, 2025 Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 3, 2025 The thoughts of everyone at Arsenal are with Diogo’s family, friends and all associated with Liverpool Football Club. Rest in peace, Diogo. https://t.co/Y1Hz3dLDae— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 3, 2025 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 Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota.We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time.Rest in peace, Diogo. pic.twitter.com/gDZChUlRw0— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 3, 2025 🥹💔 pic.twitter.com/VSEJIBUKCY— 🇫🇷Desire Doue (@DesireDoueDD14) July 3, 2025 We are heartbroken.Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves. The memories he created will never be forgotten.Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother,… pic.twitter.com/MqMlp7o44M— Wolves (@Wolves) July 3, 2025 🤍 pic.twitter.com/ueQyA0nyqO— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 3, 2025
