Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain, according to local firefighters and police reports.

 

According to media reports, a vehicle left the road near Zamora, and the incident indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. The car caught fire after the crash, killing both people inside. Pending final forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota, along with his brother, Andre Felipe.

 

The tragedy comes just ten days after Jota married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso. He had three children.

 

Jota, 28, joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club. He played a key role in helping Liverpool win the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup, and scored six goals in their recent Premier League-winning season.

 

The striker began his career in Portugal and played for Atlético Madrid in Spain before moving to England. He earned 49 caps for Portugal and lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy twice.

 

Outside of football, Jota was an avid video gamer, owned an eSports team, and often streamed on Twitch.

 

His brother, Andre, 26, also died in the crash. Andre played for Penafiel, a club in Portugal’s second division.