Footage Surfaces of Fatal Crash Involving Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and His Brother
Video footage has emerged from the scene of the deadly car accident that claimed the lives of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, revealing how the vehicle initially veered off the road.
The tragic incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning in Zamora, a region in northwestern Spain.
According to preliminary findings from Spain’s Guardia Civil, the crash occurred after a tyre blowout while the car was overtaking, causing it to lose control and leave the road.
The vehicle reportedly caught fire and was “engulfed in flames,” as described by eyewitnesses who contacted emergency services.
Jota, 28, and Andre, 26—both professional footballers—were later confirmed as the victims of the crash.
Tributes have poured in from the global football community. Liverpool FC issued a statement expressing their sorrow:
“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club has been informed that the 28-year-old died in a road accident in Spain, along with his brother, Andre. At this difficult time, the club asks that the privacy of the Jota and Silva families, as well as friends, teammates, and staff, be respected. We will continue offering them our full support.”
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Footage released by Spanish publication El Mundo Diario de Castilla y León shows evidence of the tyre damage and the moment the car veered off the road. It also shows the aftermath, including the remains of the Lamborghini involved—images of which have not been shared here.
After leaving the road, the car reportedly collided with a guardrail and then rebounded toward the road.
Jota had recently married Rute Cardoso on June 22 and was the father of three children.
He joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, scoring 65 goals for the club in all competitions. He was part of Liverpool’s Premier League-winning squad earlier this year and previously won both the FA Cup and EFL Cup in 2022. He also featured in the team that reached the Champions League final in 2022.
Beyond football, Jota was passionate about gaming, once ranking as FIFA’s top Weekend League player. He later founded his own esports team, competing personally on several occasions. A fan of snooker, he also attended this year’s World Snooker Championship at the Crucible.
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