The football world is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, a professional footballer for Penafiel, who died in a car accident in Spain.
The fatal incident occurred on the A-52 highway in Zamora province when the car they were in suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and burst into flames, according to the Daily Mail.
Spanish outlet Marca first reported the tragedy shortly before 9 a.m. GMT, with UK media soon confirming the news. Liverpool FC officially announced Jota’s passing in a statement released Thursday morning.
Football community pays tribute
Tributes have flooded in from across the globe. Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed his condolences, while Cristiano Ronaldo shared an emotional message on social media.
UEFA has since confirmed that a minute’s silence will be observed at all Women’s Euro 2025 matches today and tomorrow in memory of Diogo Jota and André Silva. Portugal is set to play world champions Spain tonight in Bern as part of the tournament.
Honoring Diogo Jota and André Silva
Jota was a key figure in Liverpool’s Premier League-winning campaign earlier this year and also lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy with Portugal just last month.
The 28-year-old netted 65 goals in 182 games for Liverpool after his transfer from Wolves in 2020, collecting several major honors during his time at Anfield.
He recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, just 11 days before the accident and was the father of three young children.
His younger brother, 25-year-old André Silva, came through FC Porto’s youth system and later built a professional career with Gondomar and Penafiel.
All of us at CaughtOffside are profoundly saddened by this devastating news and extend our deepest sympathies to their family and loved ones.
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