Liverpool Football Club has expressed profound devastation following the death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre in a fatal car crash in Spain. According to Spanish authorities, the vehicle lost control on a motorway in the northern Zamora province shortly after midnight and caught fire.
Jota, 28, had recently married his partner Rute Cardoso on 22 June, with whom he shared three children.
The forward spent five years at Anfield, playing a key role in Liverpool’s recent success, including their Premier League triumph last season.
A club statement read: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,” the club said in a statement. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
Following the news, supporters gathered at Anfield to pay tribute, leaving scarves, wreaths and flowers.
Jota earned 49 caps for Portugal and had spells at Atletico Madrid and Porto before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017. His impressive performances led to a £45 million transfer to Liverpool in 2020.
During his time at Anfield, Jota scored 65 goals and helped the club secure both the League Cup and FA Cup in the 2021/22 season, cementing his place as a fan favourite.
