In a devastating blow to the football world, Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has tragically passed away following a fatal car accident in northern Spain. The heart-wrenching incident also claimed the life of his younger brother, André Silva. The crash unfolded in the early hours of the morning on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, close to the Portuguese border.
Reports indicate that Diogo was driving a Lamborghini when a blown tyre during an overtaking maneuver caused the vehicle to lose control. The car veered off the road, rolled multiple times, and burst into flames. Despite the swift response of emergency services, both Jota and Silva were pronounced dead at the scene.
Just two weeks before this tragedy, Jota had married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, in Porto on June 22. The couple leaves behind three children.
Jota, aged 27, joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a reported €44.7 million. He made 182 appearances for the Merseyside club, scoring 65 goals and providing 26 assists. Renowned for his relentless work ethic and clinical finishing, he was a pivotal figure under Jürgen Klopp’s management.
His brother André Silva, 26, was also a professional footballer, playing for FC Penafiel in Portugal’s second tier.
Liverpool FC confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media, posting on X: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.”
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher shared his grief, writing: “Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Thoughts are with every one of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids .”
Manchester City also expressed their condolences: “Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Diogo.”
Tottenham Hotspur paid tribute as well, posting: “Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly difficult time.”
Portuguese football icon and teammate Cristiano Ronaldo shared a heartfelt message: “It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”
How the Football World Reacted to Diogo’s Tragic Passing:
Não faz sentido. Ainda agora estávamos juntos na Seleção, ainda agora tinhas casado. À tua familia, à tua mulher e aos teus filhos, envio os meus sentimentos e desejo-lhes toda a força do mundo. Sei que estarás sempre com eles. Descansem em Paz, Diogo e André. Vamos todos sentir… pic.twitter.com/H1qSTvPoQs
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 3, 2025
Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025
Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota.
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Diogo. pic.twitter.com/gDZChUlRw0
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 3, 2025
Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JavslTjK7l
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 3, 2025
Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning.
Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids pic.twitter.com/BSYBL5yVre— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 3, 2025
On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva.
Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected… pic.twitter.com/kYCJiZMcX0
— UEFA (@UEFA) July 3, 2025
Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion… pic.twitter.com/KG4coUHY1P
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 3, 2025
Atlético de Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the passing of former club player Diogo Jota and his brother André. We send our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones.
May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/gbYbKgRIWD— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 3, 2025
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