Liverpool Star Diogo Jota, 28, Dies in Tragic Car Crash

Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother have died after a car crash in Spain this morning.

Jota, 28, was killed when their Lamborghini left the road in Zamora in the northwest of the country.

Spanish police have confirmed that their vehicle suffered a tyre blow out while overtaking another car. It burst into flames moments after the crash and it is not known who was driving.

His death comes less than two weeks after he married Rute Cardoso , the mother of his three children – two sons and a baby daughter.

He posted a video of their wedding on Instagram just yesterday.

Jota joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for £40million.

The Portugal international has been a key figure at Anfield , winning the Premier League title last season under Arne Slot. He previously played for Paços de Ferreira, Porto and Atletico Madrid and won 49 caps for his country.

His brother, Andre, 26, was also a footballer, playing for Portuguese side Penafiel.

A statement from The Guardia Civil said: ‘The information we have so far is that the car, which was a Lamborghini, was in a road traffic accident and left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking.

My prayers goes out to his loved ones during this time! May you all be guided and protected! YNWA JOTA!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️ https://t.co/B3tYVJJxkA — LeBron James (@KingJames) July 3, 2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota after Liverpool star dies aged 28

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Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news. — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 3, 2025

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Diogo Jota’s heartbreaking final Instagram post as Liverpool star dies in car crash

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We are heartbroken.Diogo was adored by our fans, loved by his teammates and cherished by everyone who worked with him during his time at Wolves. The memories he created will never be forgotten.Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother,… pic.twitter.com/MqMlp7o44M — Wolves (@Wolves) July 3, 2025

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O Futebol Clube do Porto está de luto.É com choque e profundo pesar que enviamos as sentidas condolências à família e amigos do Diogo Jota e irmão André Silva, que também foi nosso atleta nos escalões de formação.Descansem em paz. #FCPorto pic.twitter.com/BXlR8v7y7Z — FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 3, 2025

RIP Diogo Jota and André Silva. So Sad to hear 🙏🏾 — Ashley Young (@youngy18) July 3, 2025

That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. All my love and best wishes to his family 💔 — Gary Neville (@GNev2) July 3, 2025

Absolutely heartbreaking 💔My thoughts and prayers go out to Diogo Jota, Andre Silva, their family & friends! https://t.co/HiLNZ4XT7S — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 3, 2025

• 22 de Junho de 2025 • Sim, para sempre ♾️ pic.twitter.com/pZvQwKADgd — Diogo Jota (@DiogoJota18) June 28, 2025

Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids 💔 pic.twitter.com/BSYBL5yVre — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 3, 2025