Diogo Jota , a Liverpool winger and Portugal forward, died in a road accident at the age of 28.
Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash: What is Known
The incident took place in the province of Zamora, Spain.
The 28-year-old footballer died in a road accident on the A-52 highway, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria.
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According to Marca, the car carrying Jota and his brother Andre skidded off the road and caught fire.
Nicolo Schira confirmed Jota's death on his social media page X and expressed his condolences.
“Terrible and sad news. Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28. May he rest in peace,” he wrote.
Insider Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the death of the famous footballer.
Later, the death of Diogo Jota was confirmed by the Portuguese Football Federation, as well as by Liverpool Football Club.
— Liverpool Football Club is devastated by the tragic death of Diogo Jota. The club has been informed that the 28-year-old died following a road traffic accident in Spain alongside his brother Andre. Liverpool FC will not be making any further comment at this time and require the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, team-mates and club staff to be respected as they come to terms with this unthinkable loss, — the statement read.
This terrible event happened just a few days after the footballer's personal joy.
On June 22, Diogo Jota celebrated his wedding. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Photo: Screenshot from Instagram
Diogo Jota – career
Jota has been an important part of the Liverpool squad since joining in 2020.
Previously playing for Porto and Wolverhampton, he gained a reputation as a dynamic and technical striker.
In the 2024/25 season, he played 37 matches in all competitions, scoring 9 goals and providing 4 assists.
