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The 28-year-old Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, along with his brother Andre Silva, in an utterly devastating incident that has shaken the global football community, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday, July 3.
Footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva die in car crash
The accident reportedly occurred when their Lamborghini suffered a burst tyre while overtaking another vehicle and veered off the road, bursting into flames upon impact. Spanish authorities confirmed that both brothers were declared dead at the scene. This harrowing event has robbed football of two immensely promising lives, Diogo, a proven international star, and Andre, who played for Penafiel in Portugal’s second division and was steadily carving a career of his own. The loss has left fans, teammates, and officials stunned and heartbroken.
Only weeks before the tragedy, Jota was celebrating the pinnacle of both his professional and personal life. In June, he married his longtime partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared over a decade of companionship and parented three young children. On the pitch, Jota had been enjoying the most successful season of his career. Signed by Liverpool in 2020, he had scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club, becoming a fan favorite with his versatility, flair, and knack for scoring in big games.
He played an instrumental role in Liverpool’s triumphant Premier League 2024-25 campaign and was a key figure in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League victory earlier that year. Known for his tireless work rate and sharp footballing intelligence, Jota was widely regarded as one of the finest talents of his generation. His brother Andre, though less known globally, was a beloved figure in Portugal’s domestic football circles, and his loss is equally mourned by the local sporting community.
Yuvraj Singh and Kuldeep Yadav join in mourning Jota’s sudden death
The news of Diogo and Andre’s untimely deaths sparked an immediate and emotional reaction across the world of sports. Social media platforms were flooded with tributes from players, clubs, and fans expressing their sorrow and shock. Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh, an avid football enthusiast and Manchester United supporter, posted a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), mourning the loss of “a baller who brought the game to life every time he touched the pitch,” He added, “One of the finest ever. Condolences to the family, can’t imagine the pain of losing not just Diogo, but his brother in the same accident,”
Hard to believe Diogo is gone! He was a baller who brought the game to life every time he touched the pitch! One of the finest ever ❤️Condolences to the family, can't imagine the pain of losing not just Diogo, but his brother in the same accident. Strength to all who knew and…
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav also penned a moving tribute: “Signed in 2020. Won the number 20, and made it his forever. Today, football has not lost. The whole world has lost. Your smile brought a shining light to the pitch you stepped on. Whether it was Porto, Wolves or Liverpool, hearts were made yours everywhere. My thoughts and prayers to his entire family. May you rest in peace, Diogo,”
Signed in 2020. Won the number 20, and made it his forever.
Today, football has not lost. The whole world has lost.
Your smile brought a shining light to the pitch you stepped on.
Whether it was Porto, Wolves or Liverpool. Hearts were made yours everywhere.
My thoughts and…— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18)
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