Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool and Portugal forward, tragically passed away in a car accident on July 3, 2025, in Cernadilla, Spain. He was driving a Lamborghini Urus with his 26-year-old brother, André Silva, when a tire blowout caused the vehicle to lose control and catch fire. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene

Jota had recently married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, and leaves behind three children. His death has deeply affected the football community, with tributes pouring in from figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo, former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, and Prince William . Liverpool FC expressed profound grief, describing the loss as “unimaginable and devastating”.

Funeral services for Diogo Jota and his brother are scheduled to take place in Gondomar, Portugal.