Liverpool striker Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, commonly known as Diogo Jota and his brother have both passed away due to a fatal accident in spain, reports.
Diogo Jota’s brother, André Silva, a 25-year-old Penafiel player in the Portuguese 2nd League, has also passed away following the accident.
The tragic news comes just two weeks after the 28-year-old married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso, in Porto.
According to reports, their vehicle reportedly left the road on the A-52 highway in the Zamora province and was engulfed in flames.
Diogo Jota was a celebrated Portuguese international, known for his clinical finishing, explosive pace, and dribbling ability.
He joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers and became a vital player for Liverpool.
He helped Liverpool last season, with nine goals as they clinched the Premier League title.
His death has sent shockwaves through the football world.
See the post below:
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva have tragically died in a car accident in Spain.
Our deepest condolences go out to their loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Pv7F4rm54N
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 3, 2025
