Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, have died in a high-speed car accident in northwestern Spain, authorities confirmed Thursday. The Portuguese football stars were traveling in a Lamborghini that veered off a highway near Zamora and caught fire shortly after midnight. 🔥
Jota, 28, had recently married partner Rute Cardoso, who shared a heartfelt “Yes to forever” post weeks earlier. The Premier League champion leaves behind three children, including a baby born in 2023. His 25-year-old brother Andre was also a professional footballer.
Spanish police reported no other vehicles were involved, with forensic teams analyzing whether a blown tire during an overtaking attempt caused the crash. 📍 The burnt wreckage was found meters beyond torn guardrails on an isolated stretch of road near Portugal’s border.
Fans worldwide flooded social media with tributes using #YNWA (You’ll Never Walk Alone), Liverpool’s anthem. The brothers’ funeral will be held Saturday in Porto, Portugal. 🕊️⚽
