Tributes pour in for late Liverpool star Diogo Jota
He died in a car accident in Spain, along with his younger brother.
Diogo Jota of Liverpool plays during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool at the Parc des Princes Stadium. Picture: NurPhoto via AFP
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The football world is mourning the loss of Liverpool player Diogo Jota.
The 28-year-old died in a car accident in Spain with his younger brother, Andre Felipe.
RELATED: Liverpool football star Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain
“Local police are telling us his Lamborghini left the road after a tyre blowout while overtaking.”
– Adam Gilchrist, World View correspondent
Jota was part of the team that won the Premier League title last season and helped Portugal win the UEFA Nations League last month.
He leaves behind a wife, whom he married two weeks ago, and three young children.
Tribute have flooded social media, remembering the young player.
Our lad from Portugal. Forever ❤️ pic.twitter.com/opXUCmJqKq
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025
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