Diogo Jota: Liverpool star dies in tragic car accident

Reports from Portugal state that the 28-year-old Portuguese international and his brother, Andr├® Silva, perished in a crash in Spain.

The tragic accident occurred recently, with Portuguese media and outlets are suggesting the vehicle had a massive crash.

Jota had recently married to his bride, Rute Cardoso just two weeks prior, a joyous occasion he celebrated publicly on social media.

Jota began his career in his native Portugal, coming through at Pacos de Ferreira before joining Atletico Madrid in 2016.

But he never made an appearance for the LaLiga side, instead going on loan to Porto - the city where he was born - and then Wolves, where he eventually made a permanent move in 2018.

He spent two more years in the Midlands under fellow Portuguese Nuno Espirito Santo, before being signed by Liverpool in September 2020.

He most recently won the Premier League with Liverpool, adding to his FA Cup and Carabao Cup titles. He also featured in Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the 2021/22 Champions League final, coming on as a substitute.

Jota made his Portugal debut in November 2019, going on to feature at Euro 2022 and Euro 2024. He missed the 2022 World Cup through injury.

He won the Nations League twice with his country, including the most recent edition in May.
Portugal confirm death of Diogo Jota
A statement to confirm said, "The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are utterly devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andr├® Silva this morning in Spain.

"Far beyond being an exceptional player, with nearly 50 caps for the National Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference within his own community.

"On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andr├® Silva, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players, respectively, performed.

"The Portuguese Football Federation has already requested UEFA to observe a minute of silence this Thursday before our National Team's match against Spain in the Women's European Championship.

"We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andr├® Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy daily."