Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota has died in a fiery car crash after his Lamborghini veered off a road in Spain on Thursday – just 11 days after he married the mom of his three children.
The 28-year-old Portuguese forward and his 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, who was also a Portuguese soccer player, were found dead after the car crashed and burst into flames near Zamora in northwestern Spain just after midnight, police said.
The Lamborghini’s tire appeared to have burst as the pair were overtaking another vehicle, according to investigators.
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What happened: On the early morning of July 3, 2025, Diogo Jota and his brother André were involved in a fatal car accident on Spain’s A‑52 motorway near Zamora.
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Cause: The Spanish Civil Guard indicate that a tire in the Lamborghini they were driving burst while overtaking another vehicle; the car veered off, ignited, and tragically both occupants died at the scene
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Timing: This occurred just days (about 10–11) after Diogo Jota’s wedding to Rute Cardoso on June 22, 2025. They shared three children es.wikipedia.org+11en.wikipedia.org+11nypost.com+11.
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Who were they:
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Diogo Jota, aged 28, was a star forward for Liverpool FC (since 2020) and Portugal, tallying 65 goals in 182 appearances and winning major trophies like the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cups, and two UEFA Nations League titles
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André Silva, aged 25–26, played professionally in Portugal’s second division for Penafiel liverpoolfc.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15nypost.com+15.
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Reactions: Liverpool FC released a statement expressing profound grief and requested privacy for the family. Tributes have flowed in from teammates, fellow professionals (including Gerrard and Carragher), Portuguese officials such as the Prime Minister, UEFA, and clubs across leagues
