Liverpool fans went to Anfield this morning to pay tribute to forward Diogo Jota, who died overnight in a car accident.
The accident occurred in Zamora, northwest Spain, and also claimed the life of Jota’s brother Andre Silva.
The local civil guard said: “The information we have so far is that the car is a Lamborghini and is in a traffic accident and left the road due to a blowout of tires while overtaking.
“It was in the early morning of 1230 in the city of Senadira, Zamora Province.
“The car caught fire and two crew members were killed.”
Jota is only 28 years old and his brother plays for the Portuguese second division party stadium at 25.
Liverpool Football Club was damaged by a tragic pass from Diogo Jota.
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Starmer says Jota’s death is “destructive”
The news is a hammer blow to a city that is no stranger to tragedy, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Portuguese counterpart Luis Montenegro both expressing condolences.
“It’s devastating news. I’m sure I said everyone said our first idea would be with his family and his friends.
“There are millions of Liverpool fans, football fans and non-fans, and they will be shocked by that.
“It’s devastating and it’s very important that we remember how difficult it will be for his friends and his family.”
Montenegro added: “The news of Diogo Jota’s death, an athlete who respects the name of Portugal very much, his brother was unexpected and tragic.
“I express my deepest condolences to their families. It’s a sad day for football and national and international sports.”
Jota recently got married and has three children
Jota married long-time partner Rute Cardoso two weeks ago. They have three children.
Liverpool fans gathered this morning, with many wreaths laying beside the Hillsborough Memorial outside Anfield.
Two former club stalwarts, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, also expressed condolences, and Jota’s international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Carragher wrote on X: “Devastating news about Diogo Jota and his brother Andre.
Gerrard added: “Rip Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time.”
Love in Anfield
Liverpool signed Wolves’ Jota in 2020, and he immediately became a key member of the team, helping Messiside win the FA Cup in 2022. They also finished second in the EFL Cup and Champions League at the time.
Liverpool won the Premier League last season after Jurgen Klopp left and Arne Slot as manager, with Jota contributing nine goals in 37 games.
Jota started at Pacos de Ferreira, where his form won him the relocation of Atletico Madrid. He worked hard to impress the Spanish capital and borrowed back to Porto in his homeland before lending it to Wolves in 2017.
His move to Molineux was permanently achieved in January 2018, and in the middle of a season he scored 17 league goals to push Wolves to advance to the Premier League.
At the international level, Jota scored 14 goals in 49 games, helping them win the National League title again in 2019 and last month. Jota defeated Spain’s free throw in the final with Portugal in the replacement bench.
