July 3, 2025 - Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota (28) died in a car accident this morning after he lost control of the Lamborghini he was driving after a burst tyre. The car went off the road and subsequently burst into flames. His brother Andre Filipe, a 26-year-old professional footballer from Penafiel in Portugal, was also travelling with hm in the car and died in the crash, too.

Jota, who was also a Portugal forward, had just got married 10 days ago to his long-time partner Rute Cardoso. The two are parents to three children.

The tragic accident occurred in the Zamora region of north-western Spain.

According to reports, the car they were travelling in suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking another car. It veered off the road and burst into flames.

Condolence and tributes have been pouring in as soon as the news of the tragedy spread.

The Portuguese Football Federation has issued a statement after the heartbreaking news offering condolences to the families and friends of the two players saying, “We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andr Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily".

Jota was a key part of the Liverpool side and helped it win the Premier League last season. He also won the FA Cup and League Cup with the Merseyside outfit.