July 3rd, 2025 – a day no football lover wanted to see. In a heartbreaking twist, Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva lost their lives in what can only be described as a tragic car accident in Spain. This terrible news has left fans, players, and the whole footballing world absolutely stunned.
What Happened in the Diogo Jota Car Accident
The crash happened somewhere around 12:30 in the night (CEST) on Spain’s A-52 highway. Reports are saying the car they were in — a Lamborghini Huracán — blew a tyre all of a sudden. After that, it veered out of control, hit a railing hard and caught fire. It’s been said that both brothers sadly didn’t survive the crash — they were gone before help could arrive.
Diogo was apparently taking the road route back to England instead of flying, doctors had told him to avoid flights after some lung surgery he recently had. He was headed to catch a ferry when the accident happened.
It’s not just about goals and games. Diogo Jota was a player who was loved by the fans for his dedication to the sport. He scored 65 goals in 182 games for Liverpool and helped them win their 20th league title. His last goal? A powerful one in the Merseyside derby vs Everton.
Before Liverpool, he shone bright at Wolves and also played a part in Portugal’s Nations League win.
His younger brother André Silva was a promising player playing in the Portuguese second division as a winger.
A Family Left Behind
Just eleven days before this nightmare, Diogo had married his longtime girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22. The two of them had three kids together. Now, those little ones have lost their father, and Rute… her whole world flipped in seconds.
Their parents, too, are facing something no parent ever should — losing both sons at once. It’s just… impossible to put that into words.
Heartbreak Across the Globe
Once the news of Diogo Jota car accident started spreading, it was like time stood still. Fans from all around started posting, crying, remembering. Outside Anfield, people laid down flowers, jerseys, candles — anything to honour their No. 20.
Players, clubs, legends — they all paid their respects. Rúben Neves, Jota’s close mate from their Wolves days, wrote something that hit hard. He even flew from the U.S. right after a match just to attend the funeral.
Before Portugal’s UEFA Women’s Euro game, a minute of silence was observed. Same thing before Al-Hilal played Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup. You could see the pain in players’ eyes. Cancelo and Neves couldn’t hold back their tears.
Liverpool didn’t just mourn — they acted. They decided that Jota’s No. 20 jersey will never be worn again. And they’re also going to pay out the rest of his contract to support his family, which is a really noble move.
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Liverpool have confirmed that the number 2️⃣0️⃣ shirt will be rightly immortalised in honour of Diogo Jota. 💔🇵🇹🕊️ pic.twitter.com/VXTdOSJEOu
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 3, 2025
Final Goodbyes in Gondomar
On July 4th, people gathered for the wake. The funeral happened on July 5th at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar. So many showed up — Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Portuguese football officials, childhood friends… all grieving together.
Rute, Diogo’s wife, gave a speech that broke hearts. The floral wreaths, the music, the silence… everything was just emotional. Rúben Neves, despite playing the day before, carried his best friend’s coffin — there wasn’t a dry eye in sight.
Teammates were alongside friends and family at the funeral of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva on Saturday.
Ruben Neves was a coffin bearer, after playing for Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup in Florida on Friday. pic.twitter.com/iR5Y5CFneY
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 5, 2025
Diogo’s Legacy Won’t Be Forgotten
He might be gone, but Diogo Jota’s story stays alive. From the streets of Portugal to the biggest stadiums in England, he chased dreams and made them real. He inspired fans, kids, and even his rivals.
This Diogo Jota car accident has broken hearts everywhere. But as fans, we’ll keep chanting his name, remembering his goals, and telling stories about that electric smile and his unstoppable spirit.
Because legends don’t die. They live on in the hearts they touched.
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