Diogo Jota, Brother Die in Spanish Car Crash
Diogo Jota, Brother Die in Spanish Car Crash

Diogo Jota, Brother Die in Spanish Car Crash

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Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his brother André Silva died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, after their Lamborghini suffered a suspected tire blowout and burst into flames. The tragedy has sparked grief throughout the football community, with tributes from teammates, including Caoimhin Kelleher, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who described the loss as 'absolute shock.' The brothers' bodies were returned to Gondomar, Portugal, where both a private wake and a public funeral are being held, attended by family, friends, and dignitaries. The Portuguese women's national team and other squads at the UEFA Women's Euro paid tribute with moments of silence, black armbands, and banners. The Portuguese Football Federation and national leaders have expressed condolences and pledged to honor the legacy of both players, acknowledging their impact on and off the field. Police investigations into the crash continue, with early reports pointing to a blown tire as the probable cause.

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