Sad news enveloped the world of football after Liverpool and Portugal national team striker Diogo Jota reportedly died in a tragic car accident in Spain. This heartbreaking incident also claimed the life of his younger brother, Andre.
This news suddenly made social media filled with condolences from various parties, from fans to big soccer clubs.
Chronology of Diogo Jota’s accident
According to Spanish media reports, AS, the accident that befell Diogo Jota and Andre occurred on Wednesday (3/7) at around 00.30 local time at kilometer 65 of the A-52 road, near the Zamora region, Sanabria, Spain. Both were in a Lamborghini car at the time.
The initial chronology shows that the car they were driving was believed to have suffered a tire blowout while trying to overtake the vehicle in front of it. This incident caused their car to lose control, go off the road, hit the guardrail, and ended fatally by catching fire.
The Civil Guard, Zamora Provincial Council Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Unit immediately attended the scene. Unfortunately, the lives of the Liverpool striker and Andre could not be saved.
Reports from Emergency Services confirmed that they received several calls reporting a vehicle accident and burning car at KM 65 in Cernadilla, Zamora. Staff dispatched from Mombuey later confirmed that two people died at the scene.
A Flood of Condolences from Around the World
The news of the Liverpool star’s death quickly spread and became a trending topic on social media X (formerly Twitter). As of Thursday (3/7) afternoon, the keyword “Diogo Jota” has been posted around 403 thousand times, mostly containing expressions of condolences.
Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool player, also expressed his sadness. “Sad news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Our thoughts are with all their family and friends, especially his wife Route and their three beautiful children,” he wrote.
Loss at the Peak of Career and After Marital Bliss
Diogo Jota is a Portuguese footballer who joined Liverpool in 2020 after showing brilliant performances with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
At Anfield, Jota has played an important role in the Reds ‘ success in winning a number of titles, including the Premier League title last season.
Tragically, Diogo Jota has just felt happiness. He had just married Route Cardoso on June 22, 2025 in Porto. A new wedding video uploaded on Wednesday (2/7) on his personal Instagram account, with the caption “A day we will never forget,” has been flooded with condolences in less than 24 hours. Diogo Jota was 28 years old when he passed away.
Diogo Jota’s death is a huge loss for the world of football, especially for Liverpool and the Portuguese national team, as well as for his family and fans around the world.
