Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC player, and his brother lose their lives in car accident
Spanish police confirmed to The Associated Press that Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC's star striker, and his brother André Silva were found dead after their vehicle left the road near the city of Zamora, in western Spain. According to Spanish authorities, the accident was caused by a tire blowout during overtaking, causing their Lamborghini to leave the road and catch fire. The incident occurred around 00:30 on the A-52 motorway.
A tragedy that strikes Portuguese football: two brothers taken in their prime
Diogo Jota, 28 years old and Portuguese international, was traveling with his brother André Silva, 26, who played in the lower divisions of Portuguese football with Penafiel club. The two brothers were heading to Santander to catch a ferry to the United Kingdom when the tragedy occurred. Their vehicle caught fire after leaving the road.
"We have lost two champions": the Portuguese Federation's emotion
The Portuguese Football Federation said it was "completely devastated" by this tragedy in a statement published on social media. "We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything possible to honor their legacy every day," the organization declared. This tragedy occurs less than two weeks after Diogo Jota's marriage to his partner Rute Cardoso, adding a particularly poignant dimension to this loss.
A brilliant career interrupted: Liverpool loses one of its stars
Diogo Jota had contributed to Liverpool's exceptional success last season, helping the team win the Premier League championship, as well as the FA Cup and League Cup. The Portuguese striker had become a cornerstone of the Reds' playing system and also represented his country in the national team. His sudden disappearance leaves an immense void in European football and marks the premature end of a promising career.
