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Liverpool FC Announces Tragic Passing of Portuguese Forward Diogo Jota in Spain Car Accident..

Liverpool Football Club announced with profound sadness today, Thursday, the death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota in a traffic accident in Zamora, Spain. The 28-year-old player and his brother André Silva both perished in the incident.

Club Statement

In a brief official post on X (formerly Twitter), the Premier League club expressed its "deep shock and profound grief" at losing the player, describing him as "an integral part of the Liverpool family."

Football Community Reaction

Multiple English clubs, the English Football Association, and the Premier League issued separate statements mourning Jota and offering condolences to his family and Liverpool teammates.

Accident Details

Spanish authorities confirmed the fatal crash occurred after midnight when:

  • The sports car carrying Jota and his brother suffered a tire blowout

  • The vehicle veered off the road while attempting to overtake another car

Career Highlights

Since joining Liverpool in 2020, Jota:

  • Made 123 appearances

  • Scored 47 goals

  • Won trophies including:

    • 2023-24 Premier League

    • 2021-22 UEFA Champions League

    • 2022 FA Cup

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