Diogo Jota, Liverpool F.C. Star, and Brother Die in Car Crash in Spain

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Liverpool F.C. star Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 25, were killed in a car crash in Spain early Thursday, the authorities said. Jota, a Portuguese forward, was married just two weeks ago, and his death has sent shockwaves through the soccer world. The crash occurred on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, a town in northern Spain near the border with Portugal, and emergency crews responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m.

Key Takeaways:

  • Diogo Jota, a 28-year-old Portuguese forward for Liverpool F.C., and his brother André Silva, 25, a professional soccer player in Portugal, died in a car crash in Spain early Thursday.
  • The crash occurred on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, a town in northern Spain near the border with Portugal, and emergency crews responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m.
  • Jota was married just two weeks ago, and his death has sent shockwaves through the soccer world, with Liverpool F.C. saying in a statement that his passing is an "unfathomable loss."
  • Jota played for Liverpool from 2020 to 2024-25, scoring six goals in 26 league games, and made 49 appearances for Portugal's national team, scoring 24 goals.
  • The Portuguese national team, the English Premier League, and the soccer community at large are mourning the loss of Jota, who was described as a "bold" and "fearless" player who was loved by fans and teammates alike.
  • Jota was also a skilled player of soccer video games, particularly the FIFA and Football Manager franchises, and owned a gaming team called LUNA Esports.
  • Liverpool fans and supporters of other teams gathered outside Anfield, Liverpool's stadium, on Thursday morning and left flowers, jerseys, and scarves in tribute, with many referencing Liverpool's motto, "You'll never walk alone."

Statistics:

  • Diogo Jota was 28 years old at the time of his death.
  • His brother, André Silva, was 25 years old.
  • The crash occurred on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, Spain.
  • Emergency crews responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m.
  • Jota played for Liverpool from 2020 to 2024-25.
  • He scored six goals in 26 league games for Liverpool.
  • He made 49 appearances for Portugal's national team and scored 24 goals.

Sources:

  • The New York Times
  • Spanish police
  • Guardia Civil
  • Liverpool F.C.
  • The Gamer
  • F.C. Porto
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