Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota has been killed in a tragic car accident, according to reports in several Spanish media outlets.
Jota's brother, Andre, also a footballer playing for Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel, was also killed in the accident on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) in Zamora, northwestern Spain.
He had gotten married to his partner Rute Cardoso just 10 days ago.
“Two young people died in an accident on the A-52 (Palacios de Sanabria). The Rionegro del Puente Fire Station (Northern Zone of the @DiputacionZA Consortium) responds,” Zamora’s Provincial Council said in a statement.
“The vehicle caught fire, and the flames spread to the vegetation. They were 28 and 26 years old. RIP.”
Born in Porto, the 28-year-old forward has played for Pacos de Ferreira, Porto, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool. He also made 49 appearances for the Portuguese national team and has won the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Championship and the UEFA Nations League twice.
He is survived by his wife and three kids. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:27:18
Some horrible news coming out of Anfield about the death of Diego Jota in a car accident.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:33:14
Yes Andrew, breaking across the media.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:33:46
Andrew, just seen the same news. Diego Jota dies in car crash. Absolutely tragic news.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:35:18
That is absolutely horrendous news
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:39:39
That news is sickening. Boyhood Everton fan by all accounts. Just married last week.
Beautiful picture of him and his young family posted online a couple of days ago. RIP Diogo.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:41:49
Terrible news. His brother also killed.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:42:39
Sky Sports News still not reporting this. Means nothing but just goes to show how far the so-called legacy media have fallen behind social media for breaking news.
I feel gutted about this because I wanted him at Everton.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:43:21
Re Diego Jota - absolutely terrible news.
I heard it just now from a Norwegian Red (joking aside). Dreadful for his family.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:44:07
Tragic news about Jota, a very talented player who only got married last week and has 3 young children.
RIP young man.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:47:11
Diego Jota rip, poor family.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:48:00
Rob agreed, very sad, 3 kids, only married last month, you never know the minute, heartbreaking.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:48:39
Tragic news re Jota. I only just heard it - and married just 5 days ago!
Rip young man.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:52:55
Its news like this which makes football rivalry pale into insignificance. R.I.P. Diego.
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:58:27
Colin, @13, agreed
Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:59:39
So, so sad for family, heartbreaking - RIP Diogo...
Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:00:27
Terrible news, just awful.
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