⚫ Liverpool FC Confirms Tragic Death of Diogo Jota in Road Accident
Liverpool Football Club has officially confirmed the heartbreaking death of forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, following a fatal car accident in Spain.
According to the club’s statement, Jota and his younger brother, André, tragically lost their lives in a road traffic incident earlier this week. The incident reportedly occurred on the A-52 highway near Zamora, Spain, during the early hours of July 3rd, 2025.
In the official statement released on the club’s website, Liverpool said:
“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club has been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, André.
Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and requests that the privacy of Diogo and André’s family, friends, teammates, and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
🔴 Global Football Community in Mourning
Tributes have poured in from players, fans, and clubs around the world. Jota, who joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, quickly became a fan favorite for his explosive pace and clinical finishing. His recent wedding to longtime partner Rute Cardoso in June 2025 made headlines just weeks before the tragic incident.
Further announcements from the club and the family are expected following the funeral, which was held privately in Portugal.
