Liverpool’s Diogo Jota dies in car crash five days after wedding

Abdullateef Fowewe

Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota has died in a fiery car accident near Zamora, northwestern Spain, along with his brother Andre, aged 26. The crash occurred early Thursday on the A-52 motorway when their Lamborghini suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking, veered off the road, and caught fire.

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Jota, who married longtime partner Rute Cardoso just five days prior, was 28 years old and had three children.

He joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring 65 goals in 182 appearances and helping the club win the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup.

He also earned 49 caps for Portugal, winning two UEFA Nations League titles.

Portuguese Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow, calling it a tragic day for football and sports worldwide.

Emergency services confirmed the deaths at the scene.

The football world mourns the loss of a talented forward taken far too soon.