Diogo Jota, Liverpool footballer, passes away at 28 years old - Cristiano Ronaldo leads in offering condolences
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the footballing world was left in shock following the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, on the 3rd of July, 2025. The accident, which occurred on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) at around 12.40 am, claimed the lives of the two promising footballers.
The accident is believed to have been caused by a tyre blowout, leading to the vehicle losing control and bursting into flames. Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool FC, was returning to the UK to rejoin his team's pre-season training after undergoing a minor operation in Portugal. Due to his recent surgery, he was advised to travel by ferry rather than by plane, but unfortunately, he was traveling by car at the time of the crash.
The football community has been deeply affected by this tragic loss. Tributes poured in from teammates and stars across the globe, with Ruben Neves, Jota's close friend and teammate, acting as a pallbearer at the funeral. The cause of the accident was officially attributed to the tyre blowout that led to the vehicle losing control and catching fire.
Diogo Jota, who was just 28 years old, was a Portuguese national and had recently married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, last month. He was the father of three children, and his recent marriage and young family were highlighted in heartfelt condolences shared on social media.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota's Portugal teammate, expressed his condolences for Jota and his family on Instagram, while Liverpool FC and several other individuals associated with Jota also shared tributes following his death. A Liverpool FC fan account wrote a touching tribute to Jota using the club's motto, "You'll never walk alone."
Jota had joined Liverpool FC in September 2020 and had been a crucial part of the team, helping them win the English Premier League title last season. His impact on football was praised by many, with another social media user expressing their thoughts and condolences for Jota's family and friends.
Gary Neville, a former Manchester United footballer, also expressed his condolences on Jota's passing, while Rio Ferdinand, another former Manchester United player, shared his sympathies for Jota and his family. Liverpool fans showed their support by chanting for Jota, with someone sharing a video of the emotional moment and expressing their condolences.
As the football world mourns this tragic loss, the Premier League has shared a tribute for Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, expressing condolences to their family, friends, Liverpool FC, and supporters. Rest in peace, Diogo Jota and André Silva. Our thoughts are with their families during this difficult time.
Football communities worldwide are mourning the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, a promising Portuguese forward for Liverpool FC, and his brother André Silva, following their deaths in a car crash in Spain. Despite his recent minor operation and advice to travel by ferry, Jota was traveling by car at the time of the accident on the Rias Bajas Highway, which was caused by a tyre blowout. Jota, who had joined Liverpool FC in 2020, was a key player in the team's recent English Premier League title win, and his impact on the sport was deeply felt. The Premier League has shared a tribute for Jota and his brother, expressing condolences to their family, friends, Liverpool FC, and supporters.
