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Global outpouring of grief follows tragic car crash that claimed lives of Diogo Jota and his brother André, just days after Jota’s wedding.
July 3, 2025 — The Liverpool community is in deep mourning following the tragic deaths of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his younger brother André Silva, who were killed in a car accident early Thursday morning near Zamora, Spain.
As the football world comes to terms with the sudden loss, fans have rallied around a message of love and solidarity, directing their support to Jota’s wife Rute Cardoso and their three young children.
The couple had married in an intimate ceremony just 12 days ago, and were still celebrating their union when tragedy struck.
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Liverpool Fans Mourn as One
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Across social media, tributes poured in — not only for the beloved footballer and his brother but especially for the young family left behind. The message echoed time and again: “You will never walk alone.”
“No child deserves to lose a parent. No wife deserves to lose a husband. No man should lose his life in an accident. It’s a dark day for the football world.” – @UTDMaI wrote on X (formerly Twitter)
“His wife lost her husband, his kids lost their father, his parents lost both sons. Truly heartbreaking.” – @Ilvaite0
“He got married just 12 days ago, and now he’s gone. A devastating reminder of how fragile life is.” – @JATTSOPRANO316
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) added his voice to the chorus of grief:
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“Devastating news… Thoughts are with everyone in their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids.”
Supporters urged others to remember not just Jota’s contributions on the pitch, but the family now left to carry on in his absence.
“Don’t forget his family — be there for them as much as possible. Honour Jota’s legacy in the right way.” – @SibiLFC
Accident Details
The accident occurred on the A-52 motorway near Zamora, Spain. Jota and his brother were travelling in a Lamborghini when it reportedly suffered a tire blowout while overtaking, causing it to veer off the road and burst into flames, according to Spanish emergency services. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
There were no other passengers or vehicles involved, and investigators confirmed that the vehicle was travelling at high speed when the blowout occurred.
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Diogo Jota – A Career Remembered
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Full name: Diogo José Teixeira da Silva
Age at death: 28
Clubs: Paços de Ferreira, FC Porto (loan), Atlético Madrid, Wolves, Liverpool
Liverpool (2020–2025):
182 appearances, 65 goals
Part of the 2024–25 Premier League, 21-22 FA Cup, and Carabao Cup treble-winning squad
Portugal National Team:
49 caps, 14 goals
UEFA Nations League winner (2019 & 2025)
Off the pitch:
Married Rute Cardoso in June 2025
Father of three children (born between 2021–2024)
As tributes continue to flood in from teammates, rivals, and fans across the world, the Liverpool community has once again proven why it’s so much more than just a football club.
Their anthem, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” now becomes a message of strength and compassion for a grieving family who have lost everything.
For Rute and the children — and for the parents who lost both sons in one cruel moment — the entire football world stands with you.
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