Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, has tragically died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, along with his younger brother André Silva, 25. The vehicle veered off the A-52 highway — known for poor safety — and burst into flames.
Jota had married Rute Cardoso less than two weeks earlier, leaving behind three children. Spanish rescue teams needed DNA testing to confirm identities due to the severity of the fire.
Investigators believe a tire exploded during an overtaking maneuver, causing the Lamborghini to crash. Speed may have been a factor, and long skid marks were found near the scene.
The brothers were reportedly en route to catch a ferry to the UK. Jota had recently undergone lung surgery and was advised not to fly.
Tributes have poured in from across the football world. Cristiano Ronaldo said, “It doesn’t make sense. Rest in peace, Diogo and André.