Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash in northern Spain at the age of 28 years, just two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso.
The horrific crash occurred on the A-52 motorway in the Zamora province, a major route connecting northern Portugal and Spain.
Jota was reportedly travelling with his younger brother, André, 26, who is also feared to have died in the incident.
Emergency services in the Castilla y León region confirmed the accident, revealing that the vehicle had caught fire following the crash.
“The 1-1-2 Castilla y León operations room received multiple calls reporting a vehicle accident at Km. 65 of the A-52, in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora. A car was involved in an accident, and the vehicle was on fire,” a statement said.
“Emergency medical personnel confirmed the death of two individuals at the scene.”
The devastating news comes just days after Jota celebrated his wedding with Rute, the mother of his three children, in a ceremony in Porto.
Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers and quickly became a fan favourite due to his work rate, versatility, and goal-scoring ability. His sudden passing has shocked the football world.
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