Gambiaj.com – (ZAMORA, Spain) – Multiple credible Spanish and international outlets report that Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool and Portugal forward, died on the morning of July 3, 2025, in a fatal car crash on Spain’s A-52 in Zamora province.

The Portuguese forward was traveling with his 26-year-old brother André, who is also a professional footballer. The incident occurred around kilometer 65 on the A-52, in the Zamora district of Sanabria. The vehicle exited the road, causing a fire that claimed their lives.

Cadena SER and Huffington Post (Spain) confirm the incident occurred at approximately 00:35 CET on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and that both brothers perished.

Marca, a well-respected Spanish sports media outlet, first reported the news and identified the location as near Cernadilla on the A‑52.

These outlets note the severity of the crash and the involvement of local traffic police, firefighters, and medical teams.

Initial investigations indicate that they may have been trying to pass another car when the Lamborghini they were in experienced a tire blowout.

As a result, the car veered off the road in a crash that proved fatal. The vehicle caught fire, and the blaze was deadly for both Portuguese footballers.

Jota married Rute Cardoso just a few days ago, on June 22. The couple has three children. These were recent images posted of the ceremony.

Jota moved to the Reds from Wolves and was an immediate hit with the fans, some seeing shades of the clinical Robbie Fowler in his movement and finishing. Injuries curtailed his playing time, but he will be remembered fondly by the Anfield faithful.

This remains a developing story pending official confirmation from Liverpool FC or the Portuguese Football Federation.  No formal statement has been issued yet by Jota’s club or national team. It’s possible official confirmation will follow shortly.

RIP Diogo