Hellish Night and the Death of a Legend: How Diogo Jota Lost His Life in a Horrific Car Crash
Can one of the brightest football talents in the world leave this world under the most horrific circumstances? Diogo Jota, Liverpool footballer, and his brother Andrea Silva died in a horrific car accident that shocked the planet. It all happened around half past midnight on the A52 highway in Spain when the car they were in veered off the road and caught fire.
Last Moments Before the Tragedy
The president of the Portuguese club Gondomar, Álvaro Cerveira, reveals he spoke with Jota just two hours before the accident. “It was a little after 10 PM, we talked almost every week. He was happy, ready for new challenges,” says Cerveira. Diogo was in the best period of his life, planning a trip to England via a ferry from Santander, where he was supposed to join his family and undergo medical check-ups in Liverpool.
Why Did He Travel by Car?
Due to a recent lung operation, doctors forbade him from flying. That’s why he and his brother set off by car, which unfortunately ended tragically. Portuguese journalist Victor Pinto points out that Jota often chose to travel by road because of lung issues, but it was never serious—until this tragedy.
Chilling Details of the Crash
Spanish police reported that the accident was caused by a tire blowout during overtaking. The car then veered off the road and caught fire, killing both occupants on the spot. Forensic reports are underway, but identities have been confirmed—Diogo Jota and his brother Andrea Silva.
Family in Tears and a Heartbreaking Fate
Diogo recently married his longtime girlfriend Rute Cardozo, with whom he had three children. Fate was cruel—he was forced to travel by car due to health problems and ended up losing his life in an accident that could have been prevented.
What’s Next?
This tragedy is a stark reminder of how fragile life is and how unforeseen circumstances can change everything. Diogo Jota was a professional, a humble man, and a talent who left a deep mark on the football world. His death is a loss for the entire sport.
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Kurir Sport & dailystar.co.uk
