The entire football world is shocked by the tragic news: Liverpool's Portuguese striker Diogo Jota has died in a horrific car accident in the province of Zamora in western Spain, the prestigious Spanish newspaper Marca reports.
The footballer was only 28 years old. His brother was in the car with him; both died. According to the source, the car caught fire after the collision, and none of those inside survived.
It is especially tragic that just 10 days ago, Jota married his sweetheart. The young striker was just starting a new chapter in his life, and now the football world is mourning his untimely death.
Diogo Jota has been playing for English club Liverpool since 2020, having joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers. He quickly became a key member of the team that won the Premier League in the 2024/25 season.
He was also a player for the Portuguese national team, with whom he won the UEFA Nations League just a month ago.