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The Independent
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Diogo Jota death latest: Liverpool manager Slot says footballer was ‘friend to everyone' after fatal car crash
Liverpool FC's manager has issued an emotional statement after the team's forward Diogo Jota was killed in a car crash alongside his brother. Arne Slot said he 'has no words' to describe pain after Jota's death, as he paid tribute to the 28-year-old as a 'friend to everyone'. The footballer had been travelling in a Lamborghini with his brother Andre Silva when the car veered off the road and burst into flames following what police suspect was a tyre blowout while overtaking. The pair were found dead on the A-52 in Palacios de Sanabria near the city of Zamora at 12.40am on Thursday. The incident happened just 11 days after Jota, a father of three, married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, in Porto, Portugal. According to BBC Sport, Jota was returning for pre-season training next week via ferry after being advised not to fly following minor surgery. Tributes are flooding in for the pair from vast numbers of former players, clubs, sporting figures, and footballing fans, who just months earlier witnessed Jota win his first Premier League title. In a heartfelt tribute, Cristiano Ronaldo said the death of his Portugal teammate 'doesn't make sense'. 'We will all miss you,' he added.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Police at scene of crash where Portuguese forward Diogo Jota died in Spain
Police attended to the scene where Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were found dead after their car crashed in Spain on Thursday (3 July). The brothers were travelling along the A-52 in Palacios de Sanabria near the city of Zamora when a burst tire caused the vehicle to veer off the road before bursting into flames at 12.40am. Footage shows Guardia Civil officers at the scene following the crash, with the lane cordoned off. His death comes just two weeks after the footballer married his long-term girlfriend Rute Cardoso in Porto. The pair have three children together. Liverpool FC said in a statement that they are 'devastated by the tragic passing'.
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Who was Diogo Jota's brother Andre Silva?
ANDRE SILVA has tragically lost his life alongside brother Diogo Jota. The sporting world is in mourning after the shocking and tragic news that the Liverpool star and his brother died in a car crash. 3 Diogo Jota was involved in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, alongside his brother Andre Silva. The accident occurred on the A52, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria. The dad-of-three star was in a Lamborghini with his brother when the vehicle went off the road and caught fire. Local authorities believe one of the supercar's tires burst. Diogo was married to wife Rute Cardoso on June 22, 2025. The couple have three children. Who was Andre Silva? Andre Silva was the younger brother of Liverpool superstar Diogo Jota. Silva, 26, is also a talented footballer who played for Penafiel - a side in the Portuguese second division. The Portuguese player joined Penafiel on July 1, 2023 and he mainly operated as an attacking midfielder. But Silva's ability and flair on the ball has seen him often navigate in either the left wing or centre forward positions. Both Jota and Silva represented Porto at a young age. It is not known if Andre Silva had a partner or children. Tributes Jota's death has rocked the world of football, with the 28-year-old an important part of Liverpool's title win last season. And tributes have now been paid to the ace, whose brother also died in the tragic car crash. Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville said: 'That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. 'All my love and best wishes to his family.' Arsenal fan and broadcaster Piers Morgan added: 'Desperately sad news coming out of Spain that Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, 28, has died, along with his brother, in a car accident in Zamora. 'He only got married 2 weeks ago. Heart-breaking.' Meanwhile, Portugal Prime Minister Luis Montenegro paid tribute by saying: 'The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured the name of Portugal, and his brother is unexpected and tragic. 'I leave the family my deepest condolences. It's a sad day for football and for national and international sport.' Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher posted on Instagram: 'Absolutely devastated by the sad news about Diogo Jota. 'Thoughts are with his wife Rute and their three kids.' Newcastle hero Alan Shearer added: 'Heartbreaking.' Former England goalie David Seaman noted: 'Such a devastating loss. My deepest condolences to his family.' Former Man Utd star David De Gea posted online: 'Sometimes life is very cruel.' And ex-Red Devil Rio Ferdinand added: 'Absolutely heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to Diogo Jota, Andre Silva, their family and friends.' Statements The Portuguese FA have now paid tribute to their late winger, who they've vowed to honour going forward. It read: "The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva, this morning, in Spain. "Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself. "On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, lined up the players. "The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked UEFA for a minute's silence, this Thursday, before the match of our national team with Spain, in the women's European Championship, lost to two champs. "The disappearance of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honour their legacy." Liverpool FC's statement read: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. "The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. "Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, team-mates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. "We will continue to provide them with our full support."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool football star Diogo Jota killed in car crash
Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. The 28-year-old Portuguese forward died in the accident in the early hours of Thurdsay morning near Zamora, in northwestern Spain. His brother, Andre, was also killed in the crash on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) near Palacios de Sanabria, heading towards Benavente. Follow the latest updates following Diogo Jota's death The Guardia Civil in Zamora told Sky Sports News the accident happened at 12.30am. "A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking," it said in a statement. "As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe." It comes just 10 days after the player married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso. He had three children. played as a striker for Liverpool. He began his career in his native Portugal and played at Atletico Madrid in Spain before coming to England. He joined the Merseyside club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020. Jota played an important role throughout his five years with the Reds, including scoring six times in Liverpool's recent Premier League-winning season. An avid video gamer, Jota also owned an eSports team and regularly streamed on Twitch. His brother, Andre, 26, played for Pennafiel, a Portuguese second division club. The Portuguese football federation said it was "utterly devastated by the deaths". "Far beyond being an exceptional player, with nearly 50 caps for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference within his own community. "We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the latest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car crash aged 28
Soccer star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash aged 28. The Liverpool and Portugal forward has passed away following an accident in Spain on Thursday morning (03.07.25). Jota was travelling in a car with his brother Andre - a 26-year-old soccer player for Pennafiel, a Portuguese second division club - when their vehicle went off the road in the province of Zamora, in western Spain. Andre was also killed in the crash on the Rias Bajas Highway near Palacios de Sanabria. The Guardia Civil has confirmed to the BBC that their car, a Lamborghini, suffered a tyre blow-out while overtaking another vehicle and then caught fire. Jota married Rute Cardoso, his long-term girlfriend, just two weeks ago, and he posted photos from their wedding day on social media. Alongside a series of photos from their wedding day, Jota - who had three children - wrote on X: "June 22, 2025. Yes to forever." Prior to that, Jota admitted that he'd surpassed his own expectations in his soccer career. The sports star - who began his career in Portugal, before moving to England in 2017 - never imagined that he'd reach the top of the game. He told Sky Sports earlier this year: "This hunger has been with me ever since I can remember. In my youth, growing up, I never played for the big teams. I had a few team-mates who went to Porto or Benfica. I had trials there but I never stayed. I was one of the better ones but never the best. "From the moment that I had that opportunity, I never dropped it again. I think when we are young we always believe. But I probably did not believe that I could reach Liverpool. I just took it day by day." Jota signed for Liverpool in September 2020, and he helped the Reds to win their 20th league title earlier this year. The forward also won 49 caps for the Portuguese national team, scoring 14 goals. Jota appeared as a substitute in Portugal's Nations League triumph over Spain on June 8.
