Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Has Tragically Died At 28 After His Lamborghini Crashed In Northern Spain, Just Two Weeks After Marrying His Childhood Sweetheart
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 28 in a car accident in northern Spain. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. local time near Cernadilla in the province of Zamora. Jota was traveling in a Lamborghini with his 26-year-old brother, André Silva, a professional footballer for Penafiel in Portugal’s second division. The vehicle reportedly suffered a tire blowout while overtaking another car, causing it to veer off the road and catch fire. Both men died at the scene.
The Portuguese Football Federation expressed profound grief, describing Jota as “an extraordinary person” with “infectious joy,” and lamented the loss as “irreparable” for Portuguese football. Liverpool FC also issued a statement expressing devastation and requesting privacy for the grieving family.
Jota had recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, on June 22, 2025. The couple had three children together.
Known for his clinical finishing and explosive pace, Jota joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for a fee exceeding £40 million. He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool and earned 49 caps for Portugal, helping the national team win the UEFA Nations League twice.
The football community has been deeply affected by this loss, with tributes pouring in from teammates, officials, and supporters alike.
