Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident in Spain
The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed the death of Diogo Jota, describing him as an extraordinary person and infectious joy, with a minute's silence to be held before Portugal's women's European Championship match against Spain, as the football community comes together to mourn the loss of a talented young player.
Liverpool star Diogo Jota, 28, has tragically died in a car accident in northern Spain, just two weeks after his wedding day, along with his brother Andre, 26, who was also traveling with him. The car crashed and burst into flames on the A-52 road in the province of Zamora, with emergency services confirming the deaths.
Jota had married his childhood sweetheart Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children, in a ceremony just two weeks prior to the accident. The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed Jota's death, describing him as an "extraordinary person" and "infectious joy." A minute's silence will be held before Portugal's women's European Championship match against Spain to honor his memory.
Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers and has since earned 14 senior caps for Portugal, featuring in two European Championships and the 2022 World Cup. He began his career with Paços de Ferreira before loan spells at FC Porto and Wolves, helping the latter gain promotion to the Premier League. His death has sent shockwaves through the football community, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow players.
The tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre has left the football world in mourning, with Liverpool FC and the Portuguese Football Federation leading the tributes to the talented young player. As the news of his death continues to sink in, fans and fellow players will remember Jota's incredible talent, infectious joy, and dedication to the sport he loved.