| Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 26, were killed in a fatal car accident near Zamora, Spain, in the early hours of 3 July 2025. Their Lamborghini reportedly suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking on the A‑52 motorway, veered off the road, and burst into flames. Jota, a newlywed and father of three who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s 2024–25 Premier League campaign, left the football world in mourning. Tributes have poured in from Liverpool FC, Portugal’s Prime Minister, Cristiano Ronaldo, UEFA, and clubs across Europe, with moments of silence planned at upcoming matches. |
