Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies at 28 in car crash in Spain

Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain, police say

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 26, died in a car crash in Spain's Zamora province at approximately 12:30 a.m. local time on Thursday when their Lamborghini left the road due to a tire blowout while overtaking and subsequently caught fire.

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 26, died in a car crash in Spain's Zamora province at approximately 12:30 a.m. local time on Thursday when their Lamborghini left the road due to a tire blowout while overtaking and subsequently caught fire.

The Portuguese footballer had married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, just 11 days before the accident, on June 22. The couple had three children.

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The Portuguese footballer had married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, just 11 days before the accident, on June 22. The couple had three children.

Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for £41 million, helping the club win the Premier League title last season, along with the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022.

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Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for £41 million, helping the club win the Premier League title last season, along with the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022.

The Portugal international earned 49 caps for his national team, scoring 14 goals and winning the UEFA Nations League twice, with his final match being Portugal's victory over Spain in the Nations League final on June 8.

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The Portugal international earned 49 caps for his national team, scoring 14 goals and winning the UEFA Nations League twice, with his final match being Portugal's victory over Spain in the Nations League final on June 8.

André Silva was a professional footballer who played for the Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel and had previously been in the youth academies of Porto and other Portuguese clubs before joining Penafiel in 2023.

André Silva was a professional footballer who played for the Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel and had previously been in the youth academies of Porto and other Portuguese clubs before joining Penafiel in 2023.

UEFA announced that a minute of silence would be observed at all Women's Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday in memory of both brothers. Tributes poured in from teammates, rivals, and football legends, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Jamie Carragher.

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UEFA announced that a minute of silence would be observed at all Women's Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday in memory of both brothers. Tributes poured in from teammates, rivals, and football legends, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Jamie Carragher.

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The Portuguese footballer had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days prior to the accident on June 22, and the couple shared three children together, with Jota recently posting wedding photos on social media.</span

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The Portuguese footballer had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days prior to the accident on June 22, and the couple shared three children together, with Jota recently posting wedding photos on social media.

Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for £41 million, helping the club win the Premier League title last season along with the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022.</span

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Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for £41 million, helping the club win the Premier League title last season along with the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022.

The Portugal international earned 49 caps for his national team, scoring 14 goals and winning the UEFA Nations League twice, with his final match being Portugal's victory over Spain in the Nations League final on June 8.</span

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Andre Silva, Jota's younger brother, was a professional footballer who played for Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel and had previously been in youth academies at Porto and other Portuguese clubs before joining Penafiel in 2023.</span

Andre Silva, Jota's younger brother, was a professional footballer who played for Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel and had previously been in youth academies at Porto and other Portuguese clubs before joining Penafiel in 2023.

UEFA announced a minute of silence would be observed at all Women's Euro 2025 matches Thursday and Friday in memory of both brothers, while tributes poured in from teammates, rivals, and football legends including Cristiano Ronaldo and Jamie Carragher.</span

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UEFA announced a minute of silence would be observed at all Women's Euro 2025 matches Thursday and Friday in memory of both brothers, while tributes poured in from teammates, rivals, and football legends including Cristiano Ronaldo and Jamie Carragher.

The timing of this tragedy is particularly heartbreaking, coming just days after Jota's wedding and at the peak of his career success. The loss of both brothers in a single accident represents an unimaginable tragedy for their family and the football community worldwide.

The timing of this tragedy is particularly heartbreaking, coming just days after Jota's wedding and at the peak of his career success. The loss of both brothers in a single accident represents an unimaginable tragedy for their family and the football community worldwide.

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Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Spain Car Crash at 28

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This tragic accident underscores the risks associated with high-speed driving and the importance of vehicle safety. The tire blowout while overtaking demonstrates how quickly circumstances can turn fatal on highways. Such incidents remind everyone of the fragility of life and the importance of practicing careful driving.

This tragic accident underscores the risks associated with high-speed driving and the importance of vehicle safety. The tire blowout while overtaking demonstrates how quickly circumstances can turn fatal on highways. Such incidents remind everyone of the fragility of life and the importance of practicing careful driving.

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies aged 28 following tragic car accident in Spain

The timing of this tragedy is particularly heartbreaking, coming just days after Jota's wedding and at the peak of his career success. The loss of both brothers in a single accident is an unimaginable tragedy for their family and the football community worldwide.

The timing of this tragedy is particularly heartbreaking, coming just days after Jota's wedding and at the peak of his career success. The loss of both brothers in a single accident is an unimaginable tragedy for their family and the football community worldwide.

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