The football world has just witnessed a great loss when Diogo Jota, the star of Liverpool and the Portuguese national team, died in a tragic traffic accident in Spain. According to Marca, the incident occurred on the highway km 65, near the Sanabria area, in the province of Zamora, northwestern Spain.
Witnesses said that the car, carrying Jota and his younger brother Andre, suddenly lost control, crashed into the road and caught fire. The fire quickly spread, completely burning the car along with part of the surrounding trees. When the rescue team arrived at the scene, both victims had no chance of survival.
The news of Jota’s sudden death has caused a stir in the football community. Born in 1996 in Porto, Jota is one of the brightest talents of Portuguese football. He joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a transfer fee of 44.7 million euros and quickly established himself as an important player at Anfield.
Jota has played a total of 182 matches for Liverpool, scoring 65 goals and making 26 assists. He has contributed greatly to the team’s recent achievements, especially the Premier League title in the 2024/25 season, along with the domestic upset in the 2021/22 season (FA Cup and League Cup).
In particular, he has just lifted the 2024-2025 Nations League with the Portuguese national team.
In addition to his excellent playing ability and great goal-scoring ability, Jota is also known for his professionalism and dedication in training. He always maintains an exemplary image in the eyes of his teammates and fans, being a model of decisive but humble attitude off the field.
Diogo Jota just ended his marriage 10 days ago, on June 22, with the additional marriage position Rute Cardoso. In the photos, the couple is present with their three children: Denis (2021), Duarte (2023), and a baby girl born in 2024, whose name has not been revealed.
Jota’s sudden death was not only a big shock to his family but also to the entire Liverpool Club, the Portuguese team and football fans around the world.
On social networks, many players, coaches and clubs from all over the world sent their deepest condolences to his family.
Diogo Jota passed away at the age of 28, the most beautiful age in a football player’s career. He left behind not only goals, titles and glorious moments on the field but also endless sorrow in the hearts of fans and colleagues.