BY VIVIAN ROSE OSABUOHIEN & Olivia
Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool and Portugal football star, died in a car crash early this morning, July 3, 2025, along with his 25-year-old brother, André Silva. The accident occurred on the A-52 highway in Zamora, Spain, where their Lamborghini Urus SUV veered off the road and burst into flames 
Just 11 days before his passing, Diogo Jota had married his wife, Rute Cardoso, on June 22 wasn’t confirmed but another source mentioned June 28, 2025. The couple had three children together. His wife had expressed her joy on their wedding day, writing, “My dream came true”. This devastating loss has sent shockwaves through the football world, with tributes pouring in from fans, teammates, and fellow players, including Cristiano Ronaldo 
*Some of the tributes and reactions include::
– Liverpool FC: Expected to release an official statement shortly
– Portuguese Football Federation: “Utterly devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva
– Portugal’s Prime Minister, Luis Montenegro: “The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured the name of Portugal, and his brother is unexpected and tragic”
– Gary Neville, former Manchester United player: “That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. All my love and best”
May Diogo Jota, his brother, and their family find strength during this unimaginable loss
