Liverpool and football fans worldwide are mourning the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, who passed away at the age of 28 following a fatal car accident in Spain. The crash also claimed the life of his brother, Andre Jota, who was also a professional footballer.
According to Spanish news outlet Marca, the accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning in the Zamora province, located in northwestern Spain. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road before bursting into flames, which quickly spread to nearby vegetation. Eyewitnesses immediately contacted emergency services but the brothers could not be saved.
Jota, who joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for £41 million, made 182 appearances for the Reds and netted 65 goals. During his time at Anfield, he helped the team secure major titles, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield, and the Carabao Cup on two occasions.
Just weeks before the tragic incident, Jota married his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, on June 22. The couple shared three children together.
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