Breaking News: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died in car crash, see what happen

Here are the latest credible reports—Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car accident in Spain on July 3, 2025, along with his brother André Silva. This news was extensively covered by major outlets including The Guardian, Sky News, The Times, and more.

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⚠️ What happened

The car accident occurred around 12:30 AM local time on the A‑52 motorway near Cernadilla in Zamora, northwestern Spain. The brothers were driving a Lamborghini, which allegedly suffered a tire blowout during an overtaking maneuver, causing it to leave the road and catch fire. Paramedics were unable to save them .

Diogo Jota, aged 28, was a forward for Liverpool (182 appearances, 65 goals) and the Portugal national team (49 caps, 14 goals), and had just married his partner Rute Cardoso two weeks earlier; they had three young children .

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Reactions and tributes

Jürgen Klopp described himself as “heart‑broken” and said Jota was not only a fantastic player, but a wonderful husband, father, and friend .

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal and club teammate, shared his disbelief with heartfelt condolences, calling it senseless, and announcing a moment of silence before upcoming matches .

Liverpool FC, Wolves, Atlético Madrid, the Portuguese Football Federation, players like Jamie Carragher, and public figures including LeBron James and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have all shared deep sorrow and support for the family .

A minute’s silence has been confirmed before Portugal’s Women’s Euro match against Spain, with other fixtures also observing the tribute .