Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota, Brother Die in Spain Car Crash; Funeral Set Near Porto

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva tragically died in a car accident in Spain while traveling to catch a ferry to the UK, as Jota was advised not to fly following recent lung surgery. The crash occurred on the A-52 motorway near Zamora, reportedly caused by a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle, causing the car to veer off the road and catch fire. Both brothers were pronounced dead at the scene, and their bodies are currently undergoing autopsies at the Zamora Institute of Forensic Medicine, with DNA tests possibly needed, delaying repatriation to Portugal for several days. Jota's funeral will be held in São Cosme near his hometown of Porto, where he had recently married his childhood sweetheart. The football community mourns the loss, with Jota remembered for his significant contributions to Liverpool, including helping secure the Premier League title and other trophies, as well as his success with Portugal's national team. Psychological support has been provided to the family amid the difficult time, and investigations into the crash are ongoing.