Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident Days After Wedding

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died in Spain just days after his wedding to long-time partner Rute Cadoso. The Portugal international, 28, was involved in a car accident, leaving behind a grieving family including their three children. Jota and Cadoso had been together since 2012 and got married 11 days ago. The couple's joyous celebrations were captured in a final Instagram post made by Jota just hours before his death.

Key Takeaways:

• Diogo Jota, 28, died in a car accident in Spain just days after his wedding to Rute Cadoso.
• Jota and Cadoso had been in a relationship since 2012 and got married on a lakeside setting in July 2022.
• The couple had three children together and had been together for over a decade.
• Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 and became a cult hero for his important goals, including nine last season.
• He netted a total of 65 goals in 182 appearances for the Anfield side.

Statistics:

• Age at death: 28
• Duration of Jota and Cadoso's relationship: 10 years+
• Number of children Jota and Cadoso had together: 3
• Number of appearances Jota made for Liverpool: 182
• Number of goals Jota scored for Liverpool: 65

Sources:

• [The Mirror]
• [Instagram - Diogo Jota]