On the morning of Thursday, July 3, the tragic death of Diogo Jota, a Liverpool star and Portugal international, was confirmed after an accident on a road in Spain.
The football industry went into mourning. Diogo Jota , star of Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team, died in the early hours of July 3, 2025, in a serious car accident.
Loyal fans of Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team were shocked by the news of his tragic death, given that just a few days ago, Diego Jota married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children.
How did Diogo Jota die alongside his brother, Andre Silva, on a Spanish road?
The death of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota , 28, occurred in a spectacular car accident on the A-52 highway, near Vega de Tera, in the province of Zamora.
His brother, André Silva , aged 26, also died in the same accident . The news was confirmed by local authorities and Liverpool FC itself .
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3. Both were traveling in a 2025 Lamborghini Urus when the vehicle lost control while overtaking in the left lane.
According to the Civil Guard report , the accident was caused by a tire burst , which caused the car to overturn and catch fire.
According to official sources speaking to TVE and Antena 3 Noticias , Rute Cardoso , Jota’s wife, arrived at the scene and officially identified the bodies after being alerted to the absence of the footballer and his brother-in-law. Both bodies were found burned , so DNA tests were also performed at the Zamora Institute of Forensic Medicine to confirm their identity.
What was the leaked video of the accident that led to the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva?
According to reports close to the English club, Diogo Jota had traveled to Spain for non-surgical medical treatment in the city of Vigo. After the procedure, he traveled with his brother to Santander, where he was to join his family. Witnesses confirmed that he avoided air travel due to medical advice following the procedure.
The situation has caused a stir among internet users, colleagues, and fans of the striker. For this reason, more videos of the moment of Diogo’s accident, which led to his death, have circulated on social media.
A clip of the moment a truck driver captured the professional player’s car on fire, minutes after the tragedy, went viral on ‘X’s’ Upuknews account, sparking heartbreaking reactions.
At this time, Diogo Jota’s family has not commented on his death. However, Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated a heartfelt farewell message to him, as did several players who had the opportunity to work alongside him.
