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Tragedy Strikes: Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and Brother Reportedly Killed in Fatal Car Crash in Spain.
The football world has been thrown into mourning following widely circulated reports alleging that Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident alongside his younger brother, André Silva.
According to early reports and several Portuguese media outlets, the 28-year-old footballer was involved in a fatal crash on the A-52 highway in the Zamora region of Spain.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred around 12:30 a.m. local time in the municipality of Cernadilla.
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Jota was said to be travelling with his 26-year-old brother André—also a professional footballer—when their vehicle veered off the road during an overtaking attempt. The car reportedly burst into flames after a tyre failure, claiming the lives of both siblings.
The shocking news comes just days after Jota tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, in a private ceremony in Porto. The couple had three children together.
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Sim, para sempre ♾️ pic.twitter.com/pZvQwKADgd— Diogo Jota (@DiogoJota18) June 28, 2025
While tributes have started pouring in from fans and former clubs, Liverpool Football Club and the Portuguese national team are yet to issue official confirmation.
However, a statement circulating and attributed to Liverpool FC reads:
“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, team-mates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.
We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
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Portuguese giants FC Porto, where both Diogo and André began their football careers, also reportedly issued a heartfelt message:
“Porto is in mourning. It is with shock and deep regret that we send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was also our youth player. May they rest in peace.”
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
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he had risen to prominence after an initial loan spell. During his time at Anfield, he helped the club secure multiple trophies, including the Premier League title and domestic cups.
As fans and the football community await official confirmation, the air remains thick with grief and disbelief over the potential loss of one of the sport’s brightest stars and his sibling.