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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his brother André, 26, tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, in the early hours of July 3, 2025. The vehicle veered off the A‑52 motorway near Cernadilla, caught fire upon impact, and both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services omni.se+15elpais.com+15goal.com+15.
They were reportedly traveling together late at night when the accident occurred. Authorities from Castilla y León, local firefighters, the Guardia Civil, and medical teams responded, but were unable to save either .
🏆 A Brilliant Career Cut Short
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Club Career: Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolves for about £41 million. Over five seasons, he made 123 Premier League appearances, scoring 47 goals, and helped Liverpool secure major trophies including the Premier League, FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups thesun.co.uk.
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National Team: He earned 49 caps and scored 14 goals for Portugal, featuring in both the 2022 and 2024 European Championships and winning the 2025 UEFA Nations League theguardian.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3thesun.co.uk+3.
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Personal Life: Jota married his partner Rute Cardoso on June 22, 2025, just days before this tragedy struck. The couple had three young children goal.com+12thesun.co.uk+12thetimes.co.uk+12.
🕊️ Impact on the Football World
The news has sent shockwaves across football. Tributes have poured in from former teammates, rivals, and fans worldwide. The Portuguese Football Federation has requested a minute’s silence ahead of Portugal’s next match, mourning the loss of not just a star player but a cherished individual