Shocking news: Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother died in a traffic accident, car lost control

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota died in a traffic accident today (July 3).

Diogo Jota died at a very young age

Striker Diogo Jota passed away at the age of 28 in a traffic accident today (July 3). According to Marca , the Liverpool striker had an accident at km 65 of the A-52 road, near the Zamora area of ​​Sanabria (Spain).

The car carrying Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Jota (a 26-year-old player from Penafiel) lost control and caught fire. The Liverpool striker was confirmed dead in the traffic accident. André Silva, Diogo Jota's younger brother, also died. The 25-year-old player plays for Penafiel in the Portuguese second division.

Diogo Jota in Liverpool colours

PHOTO: AFP

Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for 44.7 million euros. After 5 seasons, Diego Jota has made 182 appearances for the Merseyside team, with 65 goals and 26 assists.

Diogo Jota has won the Premier League (2024 - 2025), the English League Cup and the FA Cup (2021 - 2022) with Liverpool. Diogo Jota is loved for his professionalism, dedication, and intelligent playing style. Despite his modest physique, the Portuguese star still scores regularly for Liverpool as a striker thanks to his clever running ability.

Shock: Footballer Diogo Jota died in a traffic accident

Diogo Jota had a short time playing at Atletico Madrid, when he joined the red and white half of Madrid from Pacos de Feirera for 7 million euros.

Diogo Jota was also loaned out to Porto that summer. He then left, also on loan, for Wolverhampton before signing permanently for the English club in 2018 for 14 million euros.

Diogo Jota's departure is a huge loss both professionally and mentally for Liverpool. The Portuguese striker just got married 10 days ago.

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