In a heartbreaking development, Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has reportedly died in a car accident in Spain, according to The Daily Mail.
The 28-year-old footballer was said to be travelling with his brother, Andre, when their vehicle veered off the road along the A-52 highway in Zamora province.
Jota’s sudden passing comes just two weeks after he tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, in an intimate ceremony held in Porto, Portugal.
The talented Portuguese international had recently been a key player in Liverpool’s Premier League title victory this past May—the club’s first under new manager Arne Slot.
Diogo Jota was widely celebrated for his speed, sharp finishing, and work ethic on and off the ball. He joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and quickly became a fan favourite at Anfield.
As of now, further details on the accident and the condition of his brother Andre remain unclear.
The football world is in shock, and tributes from teammates, clubs, and fans are already beginning to pour in, mourning the loss of a promising athlete gone far too soon.
