A preliminary report from Spanish police suggests that Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota may have been speeding when his car crashed, killing him and his brother, Andre Silva.
Tragic Loss Confirmed
The football world is mourning the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 26, who died in a devastating car crash in northwestern Spain. The incident occurred near Zamora on the A-52 highway.
According to reports from the Provincial Council, the vehicle veered off the road and caught fire after midnight on Thursday. Flames from the wreckage spread to nearby vegetation, complicating the scene for responders from the Rionegro del Puente Fire Station.
Police Investigate Speed as Factor
Spanish police are conducting an in-depth investigation into the circumstances of the fatal accident. A preliminary report indicates that Diogo Jota was likely driving the Lamborghini at the time of the crash.
Forensic teams are currently analyzing marks left by the car’s tires on the asphalt. They are working to determine if excessive speed played a role in the accident or if a tire burst occurred. The Civil Guard in Zamora confirmed that an expert report is being prepared for submission to the Puebla de Sanabria court.
A Shock to the Football World
News of Jota’s death at such a young age sent shockwaves throughout the global football community. The Liverpool star was a prominent figure, having been part of the Portugal squad that won the UEFA Nations League, even featuring in the final against Spain.
Tributes poured in from teammates and rivals alike. Cristiano Ronaldo, a fellow Portuguese football icon, expressed his profound grief. “It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married,” Ronaldo stated, extending his condolences to Jota’s family.
A Life Cut Short
Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who played for Penafiel in the Portuguese second division, were reportedly en route to a ferry in Spain, planning to travel to Britain. Both brothers were laid to rest in their hometown of Gondomar in northern Portugal on Saturday.
Jota is survived by his wife, Rute Cardoso, whom he had married just two weeks prior in a ceremony in Porto, and their three children. His untimely passing leaves a void not only in the sporting world but also in the lives of those closest to him.
- Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain.
- Spanish police are investigating if excessive speed was a factor in the accident.
- The Liverpool forward had recently married and leaves behind his wife and three children.
- The football community, including Cristiano Ronaldo, expressed deep sadness over the loss.
The final police report is expected to provide more details as the investigation concludes.
