Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota has been killed in a tragic car accident, according to reports in several Spanish media outlets.

Jota's brother, Andre, also a footballer playing for Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel, was also killed in the accident on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) in Zamora, northwestern Spain.

He had gotten married to his partner Rute Cardoso just 10 days ago.

“Two young people died in an accident on the A-52 (Palacios de Sanabria). The Rionegro del Puente Fire Station (Northern Zone of the @DiputacionZA Consortium) responds,” Zamora’s Provincial Council said in a statement.

“The vehicle caught fire, and the flames spread to the vegetation. They were 28 and 26 years old. RIP.”

Born in Porto, the 28-year-old forward has played for Pacos de Ferreira, Porto, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool. He also made 49 appearances for the Portuguese national team and has won the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Championship and the UEFA Nations League twice.

He is survived by his wife and three kids. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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Andrew Ellams
1 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:27:18
Some horrible news coming out of Anfield about the death of Diego Jota in a car accident.

Danny O'Neill
2 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:33:14
Yes Andrew, breaking across the media.
Colin Glassar
3 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:33:46
Andrew, just seen the same news. Diego Jota dies in car crash. Absolutely tragic news.

Ryan Holroyd
4 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:35:18
That is absolutely horrendous news
Liam Mogan
5 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:39:39
That news is sickening. Boyhood Everton fan by all accounts. Just married last week.

Beautiful picture of him and his young family posted online a couple of days ago. RIP Diogo.

Rob Halligan
6 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:41:49
Terrible news. His brother also killed.
Colin Glassar
7 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:42:39
Sky Sports News still not reporting this. Means nothing but just goes to show how far the so-called legacy media have fallen behind social media for breaking news.

I feel gutted about this because I wanted him at Everton.

Matt Traynor
8 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:43:21
Re Diego Jota - absolutely terrible news.

I heard it just now from a Norwegian Red (joking aside). Dreadful for his family.

Rob Hooton
9 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:44:07
Tragic news about Jota, a very talented player who only got married last week and has 3 young children.

RIP young man.

Andrew Merrick
10 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:47:11
Diego Jota rip, poor family.
Mick O'Malley
11 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:48:00
Rob agreed, very sad, 3 kids, only married last month, you never know the minute, heartbreaking.

Kim Vivian
12 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:48:39
Tragic news re Jota. I only just heard it - and married just 5 days ago!

Rip young man.

Colin Glassar
13 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:52:55
It’s news like this which makes football rivalry pale into insignificance. R.I.P. Diego.
Ian Jones
14 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:58:27
Colin, @13, agreed
Gerry Quinn
15 Posted 03/07/2025 at 09:59:39
So, so sad for family, heartbreaking - RIP Diogo...
Julian Exshaw
16 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:00:27
Terrible news, just awful.
Jake FitzGerald
17 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:01:00
Really really sad news about Diego Jota.

Only got married a fortnight ago and had three young children.

Mike Cheshire
18 Posted 03/07/2025 at 2025/07/03 : 10:01:13

Various Swedish news outlets are reporting that Diogo Jota has died as the result of a car crash in Spain. If this is true, it will come as a blow to Liverpol FC and their supporters.

I'm sure you will all join me in sending my condolences to his family, friends and to the Reds for their loss.

Dale Rose
19 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:02:30
Poor family. Awful news.
Steve Dowdeswell
20 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:04:56
Tragic news. RiP
Mark Murphy
21 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:11:35
Awful news. Too young to die.
Tony Cunningham
22 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:24:05
Awful news. Married 2 weeks ago and with 3 young kids. The poor family.
Dave Abrahams
23 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:27:17
Condolences to his family especially his wife and young children, very sad news.
Alan J Thompson
24 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:29:13
A young man with a young family, so sad, RIP.
Neil Copeland
25 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:31:40
Awful news, my heart goes out to his poor family. RIP
Jim Bennings
26 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:35:45
RIP Mr Jota.

Played for the enemy but a quite fantastic player and of course boyhood blue and if things had worked out differently maybe he'd have been an Everton player 10 years ago, who knows.

Tragic news.

Peter Mills
27 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:38:38
Dreadful news. An excellent player and, from all reports, a very decent guy.

R.I.P

Ajay Gopal
28 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:41:37
Sad news, Jota came across as a lovely fella and his sudden death must be shattering for the family. RIP, Diogo.
Bob Parrington
29 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:45:34
Dreadful news, Red or not! Just emphasises the "live for today" syndrome. Sorry for his family.

I almost fully understand such feelings as, a few weeks ago, when we were travelling through Melbourne, at 3am my wife (77 yrs old) needed to go straight to hospital. Close on death in ICU but, after 4 days fortunately survived.

Rest in peace Diego!

Bill Fairfield
31 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:46:30
Heartbreaking news.

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Brian Harrison
32 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:53:36
Tragic news, still a very young man at 28 and for his brother 26 to also lose his life as well.

I heard he only got married 10 days ago and also has 3 children. Heart breaking for all his family, his poor wife and children.

John Burns
33 Posted 03/07/2025 at 10:54:44
Devastating news. So sad the loss of these two young lives.
Bob Parrington
34 Posted 03/07/2025 at 11:01:26
Life is strange, isn't it. We clash swords with the RS and yet, in times like this, it's almost like family. If you hate somebody, you are showing an emotion. If you feel indifferent, that has little or no emotion.

I recall from maybe 35 years ago, a female friend using the comment, "Life's a bitch and then you die". How true that is, today!

Daniel A Johnson
35 Posted 03/07/2025 at 11:10:00
Awful sad news, the poor wife and kids and the parents who lost both sons. Beyond tragic.

This probably isn't the time or the place but I went in my mates Lamborghini once. It was one of those "I'm going to show the car off to you" type of rides. It was one OF the most terrifying experiences I've had to endure. It simply felt like an out-of-control death trap that could go wrong at any minute.

I'm not pretending to know all the facts but the desire for these supercars I will never understand they are simply dangerous.

Bob Parrington
36 Posted 03/07/2025 at 11:16:51
Daniel, I understand. A brother-in-law had a McLaren "whatever" and took me for a ride in countryside of Northumberland. It was an "oh shit" ride.

Fortunately, he decided it was far too much for his driving skills and sold it! Phew!

Martin Farrington
37 Posted 03/07/2025 at 11:42:57
Fuck. Jota is dead a car crash in Spain.
Martin Farrington
38 Posted 03/07/2025 at 11:52:49
Hell. Man. Jeez. Fuck. What a loss to everyone.

His poor wife. His three children ... life, you never know.

Such a young age. Heartfelt sympathy.

Jack Convery
39 Posted 03/07/2025 at 13:09:20
Jota and Andre RIP. Sincere condolences to their families and friends.
Paul Hughes
40 Posted 03/07/2025 at 13:09:45
Dreadful news. What a loss to his young family. RIP.
Ernie Baywood
41 Posted 03/07/2025 at 13:21:16
Just dreadful news. Hard to imagine what those close to him are now going through.

Enjoy things while you can. Tomorrow isn't promised, regardless of status or wealth.

Si Cooper
42 Posted 03/07/2025 at 13:27:42
Very sad news. An admirably fierce and skilful opponent on the pitch and, anecdotally, a decent person.

Devastating for the family to have lost the two brothers. Rest in peace Diogo and Andre.

Ted Roberts
43 Posted 03/07/2025 at 14:05:07
So saddened by this news, thoughts are with his wife and young family.

A player I admired a lot, he was always one to watch when playing against us, always capable of banging in a goal, always a threat. RIP.

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