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Diogo Jota's magical life in 20 pictures from Liverpool triumph to tragic ending

Diogo Jota's tragic passing has sent shockwaves through the footballing world after the Liverpool FC star died in a car crash in Spain.

Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in a crash just days after his wedding day alongside his long-term partner and mother to his three children, Rute Cardoso, on June 22, 2025. Cardoso shared images on Instagram just three days ago of her and Jota enjoying their special day, with the caption: "My dream came true."

Cardoso had followed Jota throughout his career with the two first getting together in their school days, when the Portuguese sensation had been destined for big things.

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After spending just two years at his local club, Jota moved on to Spain before making his way over to the Premier League with Wolves, before catching Jurgen Klopp's eye.

Jota spent five years with Liverpool, and will undoubtedly go down as a legend of the club after winning multiple trophies and having what was perhaps one of the greatest chants the Kop has ever sung.

Here, Liverpool.com looks back at Jota's career in pictures.

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