Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash 10 Days After Wedding

Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain

Shocking Loss for Football World Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a tragic car crash on July 3, 2025, in Zamora, Spain.

Brother Also Killed Jota was travelling with his brother Andre Silva, a professional footballer from Penafiel, Portugal. Both died on the spot.

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Wedding Just 10 Days Ago Diogo Jota had just married Rute Cardoso on June 28, making the loss even more heartbreaking.

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Car Engulfed in Flames Eyewitnesses reported the vehicle caught fire and flames spread to nearby vegetation. Emergency teams rushed to the scene.

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Emergency Services Confirmed Deaths Castilla y León emergency services confirmed that both passengers were found dead at the scene near Cernadilla, Km 65 of the A-52.

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Official Mourning in Portugal The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) expressed deep sorrow, calling Jota "an extraordinary person and a national icon."

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Minute’s Silence Requested The FPF requested a minute’s silence before the Women’s Euro match vs Spain in honor of Jota and Andre Silva.

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A Stellar Career Cut Short Jota joined Liverpool in 2020, scoring 65 goals in 182 appearances and helped win the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup.

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National Pride for Portugal Jota had 49 caps for Portugal and was part of the team that won the UEFA Nations League twice.

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