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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lawrence Ostlere

‘Unimaginable loss’: Liverpool’s Diogo Jota dies with brother in Spain car accident

Diogo Jota Liverpool Spain
  • Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his 26-year-old brother Andre died in a car accident in Spain.
  • Spanish authorities reported that their Lamborghini left the road and caught fire after a tyre blew out while overtaking another vehicle.
  • Jota, who recently married, was a key player for Liverpool, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup during his five-year spell.
  • He also made 49 appearances for Portugal's national team, who, along with Liverpool FC and Porto FC, expressed devastation at his passing.
  • Tributes have poured in from numerous former players, clubs, and sporting figures, including Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville.

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Diogo Jota dead: Liverpool and Portugal forward dies in car accident aged 28

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