Shocking news: Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother died in a traffic accident, car lost control

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota died in a traffic accident today (July 3).

Diogo Jota died at a very young age

Striker Diogo Jota passed away at the age of 28 in a traffic accident today (July 3). According to Marca , the Liverpool striker had an accident at km 65 of the A-52 road, near the Zamora area of Sanabria (Spain).

The car carrying Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Jota (a 26-year-old player from Penafiel) lost control and caught fire. The Liverpool striker was confirmed dead in the traffic accident. André Silva, Diogo Jota's younger brother, also died. The 25-year-old player plays for Penafiel in the Portuguese second division.

Diogo Jota in Liverpool colours

PHOTO: AFP

Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for €44.7 million. After 5 seasons, Diego Jota has made 182 appearances for the Merseyside team, with 65 goals and 26 assists.

Diogo Jota has won the Premier League (2024 - 2025), the League Cup and the FA Cup (2021 - 2022) with Liverpool. Diogo Jota is loved for his professionalism, dedication and intelligent playing style. Despite his modest physique, the Portuguese star still scores regularly for Liverpool as a striker thanks to his clever running ability.

Shock: Footballer Diogo Jota dies in traffic accident

Diogo Jota had a short spell at Atletico Madrid, joining the red and white half of Madrid from Pacos de Feirera for 7 million euros.

Diogo Jota was also loaned out to Porto that summer. He then left, also on loan, for Wolverhampton before signing permanently for the English side in 2018 for €14 million.

Diogo Jota's departure is a huge loss both professionally and mentally for Liverpool. The Portuguese striker just got married 10 days ago.

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