Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically died following a car accident in Spain, according to reports from Portugal.
The 28-year-old footballer was involved in a fatal crash in Zamora, a province located near Spain’s north-western border with Portugal. Reports indicate that Jota was traveling with his brother, André Jota—also a professional footballer—when their vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames.
Both brothers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Jota, who had earned 49 international caps for Portugal, was a key player for both his national team and Liverpool FC. He had recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, just two weeks prior to the incident.
The football world is mourning the loss of a talented player and a beloved teammate.
