Diogo Jota Dies In Car Crash In Spain; Tributes Pour In

Portugal and Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota died on Thursday in a car accident in Spain. His brother Andre too passed away in the car crash that took place in Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain. Jota's death comes just two weeks after marrying his long-time partner Rute Cardoso in Porto. He was also part of the Portugal team that recently won the UEFA Nations League.

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Updated on: 3 July 2025 5:30 pm

Published at: 3 July 2025 5:30 pm

Portuguese footballer & Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died in accident: Tributes at Anfield Stadium

Diogo Jota: 1996-2025 | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP

Tributes are left at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, in memory of Liverpool player Diogo Jota.

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Portuguese footballer & Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died in accident:

Diogo Jota: Tributes at Anfield Stadium | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP

Tributes at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, in memory of Liverpool player Diogo Jota.

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Diogo Jota memorial | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP

Tributes at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, in memory of Liverpool player Diogo Jota.

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Diogo Jota attends a press conference at Anfield | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP, File

Liverpool's Diogo Jota attends a press conference at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Monday March 10, 2025, a day ahead of their Champions League round of 16 match against PSG.

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Portuguese footballer & Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died in accident: Diogo Jota with his family

Diogo Jota with his family | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP, File

Liverpool's Diogo Jota walks the pitch with his family after the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool, Sunday May 22, 2022.

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Diogo Jota celebrates scoring a goal | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP, File

Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Sunday April 10, 2022.

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Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates a goal | Photo: Joe Giddens/PA via AP, File

Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates scoring during the Premier League match at Carrow Road, Norwich, Saturday Aug. 14, 2021.

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Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP, File

Liverpool's Diogo Jota in Liverpool, Aug. 21, 2021.

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