Liverpool and Portuguese football are in shock following the tragic death of star forward Diogo Jota, who died alongside his brother André early Thursday in a fiery car crash in Zamora, Spain. The accident occurred shortly after midnight when their vehicle left the A-52 and burst into flames. Emergency services confirmed both deaths at the scene .
Jota, just two weeks into his marriage to partner Rute Cardoso (they wed on June 22 and share three young children), was returning to preseason training with Liverpool . He leaves behind an entire football family in mourning.
Tributes & Career Legacy
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Portuguese Football Federation described the loss as “irreparable,” offering heartfelt condolences to Jota’s family and clubs, and calling for a minute’s silence at upcoming matches.
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Teammates, fans, and pundits across the football world have flooded social media with tributes. One Reddit user shared:
“What the actual fuck man. This is devastating. RIP
