Diogo Jota Dies in Spain Car Crash Aged 28

Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool and Portugal forward, died alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident in north-west Spain on July 3, 2025. The crash was reportedly caused by a tyre blowout, causing their Lamborghini to veer off the road and catch fire. Jota, who had recently celebrated a Premier League title with Liverpool and a UEFA Nations League victory with Portugal, was also remembered for marrying his longtime partner Rute Cardoso just weeks earlier. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota in 2020, expressed deep heartbreak, and Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo joined teammates and fans in emotional tributes. Liverpool FC and the football community requested privacy for Jota's family as Spanish authorities investigate the accident. The football world mourns the loss of a celebrated player and devoted family man.