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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre 26, have died in a heart wrenching tragedy which saw a mother lost two of her sons, a wife lost her husband and three children lost their father, same day.
Jota and Andre’s unfortunate demise happened a suspected tyre burst induced car crash near Zamora, northwestern Spain. Spanish state-owned TV station TVE reports on Thursday (Jul 3), citing local firefighters.
A statement availed to Sky Sports News by the Guardia Civil (Civil Guard) in Zamora reads:
“A road accident occurred at 12.30am this morning at kilometre 65 of the A-52 motorway, in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora.
“A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed.
“Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe.”
According to his social media posts, he got married on Jun 22.
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The 28-year-old was a Portuguese international who won the UEFA Nations League twice, scoring 14 goals in 49 appearances.
At Liverpool, Jota won the Premier League. FA Cup and the EFL Cup, and played in the 2021/2022 Champions League final, where Liverpool lost.
Liverpool Football Club, the club Diogo Jota last played for before his tragic demise, while raising to half mast the club’s flag, in honour of their departed player issued a condolence message on their website: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.”
“The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre, 26.”
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.”
“We will continue to provide them with our full support.” The statement reads.
In its reaction to the unfortunate incident, the Portuguese Football Federation has asked UEFA to observe a minute of silence this Thursday, before the match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship.
Its counterpart in Spain, the RFEF, also to express its condolences through a message on social media.
“The @RFEF wishes to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of player Diogo Jota, who sadly passed away along with his brother, André Silva. It also shares the grief of the football world, @selecaoportugal , and @LFC in these difficult times. May they rest in peace,” reads the statement published by the federation.”
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