Tragic news has emerged from the Spanish province of Zamora, where Liverpool and Portuguese national team footballer Diogo Jota was involved in a fatal car accident. The incident occurred on the A-52 highway near the Sanabria region, where Jota’s vehicle veered off the road and caught fire. His brother, André, was also in the car and did not survive the crash[1][2][3]. The accident happened in the early hours of July 3, 2025, and despite immediate emergency responses, both Jota and his brother were pronounced dead at the scene[2][3].
Diogo Jota, aged 28, was a prominent figure in both Liverpool and the Portuguese national team. He had played over 120 matches for Liverpool, scoring nearly 50 goals, and contributed significantly to the Portuguese national team with 14 goals in nearly 50 appearances[2]. Recently, Jota married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, in Portugal just two weeks prior to the accident. He leaves behind his wife and three children[1][3].
The car involved in the accident was reportedly a Lamborghini, as reported by some sources[4]. The incident has sent shockwaves through the football community, with tributes pouring in for the talented player and his family.