Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash at 28: What Happened and Tributes That Followed

Portuguese footballer and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car crash in northern Spain on July 3, 2025—just two weeks after his wedding. His brother Andre Silva also died in the incident.

🚨 What Happened in the Fatal Crash?

Diogo Jota, 28, and his younger brother Andre Silva, 26, were killed in a devastating car accident in the Zamora province of northern Spain, around 00:30 local time. According to local fire officials and Guardia Civil reports, Jota’s Lamborghini skidded off the road and caught fire after a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle. Both brothers died at the scene.

The car reportedly lost control on a curve, flipped over, and was engulfed in flames before emergency responders could intervene. The tragic news has sent shockwaves through the football community.

⚽ A Look at Diogo Jota’s Illustrious Football Career

Born in Lisbon, Jota rose through the Boavista youth academy before a brief stint with Sevilla FC in 2015. Although he didn’t play in La Liga for Sevilla, he quickly moved to Sporting CP and later made his Premier League debut with Newcastle United in 2018.

Jota gained widespread acclaim at Manchester City, where he became a key attacker under Pep Guardiola, winning multiple trophies including the EFL Cup and Community Shield. In the 2024/25 season, he helped City clinch the Premier League title under manager Ruben Amorim.

He joined Liverpool in 2025, where he had already made a mark with match-winning performances.

🇵🇹 International Success with Portugal

Diogo Jota was a shining light in Portuguese football. With over 50 international caps, he played a crucial role in Portugal’s UEFA Euro Championship victories in 2020 and 2024, and helped secure the UEFA Nations League title by defeating Spain in the final.

💔 Tributes Pour In From Around the World

🗣️ Pedro Proença, President, Portuguese Football Federation:

"The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated. Diogo Jota was much more than a world-class player—he was an extraordinary person with infectious energy."

🗣️ Liverpool FC (Official Statement):

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Diogo Jota. He will always remain in the heart of Anfield."

Clubs, fans, and football stars across Europe have flooded social media with tributes, expressing their shock and sorrow at the untimely loss.

💍 A Life Cut Short—Just Weeks After Marriage

The tragedy is even more heartbreaking as it occurred just two weeks after Jota’s wedding. The newlyweds had reportedly returned from their honeymoon days before the crash. Photos from the ceremony were recently shared on social media, showing Jota smiling alongside his wife.

🕯️ Rest in Peace, Diogo Jota (1997–2025)

Known for his intelligence on the pitch, relentless work ethic, and clutch performances, Diogo Jota was not only one of Portugal’s most reliable strikers but also a beloved figure in the football world.

As fans mourn around the globe, his legacy will live on through the goals he scored, the trophies he lifted, and the joy he brought to millions.