The world of soccer and sports is in mourning after the news that shook the headlines on the morning of Thursday, June 23. Diogo Jota died in a tragic car accident in Zamora alongside his brother André, who was accompanying him. The soccer player, aged 28, had just gotten married on June 22 and had three children.
Mourning in world soccer
The world of soccer and sports is in mourning. Early this morning, news broke of the fatal accident involving Diogo Jota, a traffic accident that occurred at kilometer 65 of the A-52 highway in the province of Zamora, when the soccer player, at the wheel of his Lamborghini, lost control of the vehicle while attempting to overtake another car after one of his tires burst. The car left the road and suffered a heavy impact that caused a fire, which became intense when it came into contact with dry vegetation typical of the time of year and the heat in Spain.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after several witnesses alerted the 112 emergency services in Castilla y León about the accident. The Civil Guard, firefighters, emergency services, and medical services were dispatched to the area, but they were unable to save the lives of the Liverpool footballer or his brother. The force of the fire had destroyed everything; there was nothing that could be done. The bodies have been taken away for autopsies to determine the exact cause of death.
Diogo Jota, newly married and with three children
Diogo Jota had just married Rute Cardoso on June 22, less than two weeks ago. The couple had been together all their lives, had three children together, and had taken the step to legally formalize their relationship, which had been going on for many years. In fact, the footballer’s last post on X (formerly Twitter) was four photos of the ceremony, accompanied by the text, “yes, forever.”
It is a hard blow for his wife and three children, but it is made even more tragic by the death of his brother André, 25, also a footballer in the Portuguese second division, a heavy blow for a family that has lost two people at the same time.
Diogo Jota and his more personal side
Diogo Jota was not one of those footballers who was often seen off the pitch, quite the opposite in fact. He was with his long-term partner, liked relaxed environments and stayed away from the spotlight and glamour. Social media was his escape, he was passionate about eSports and the gaming world, where he was a prominent figure. He also used to connect with his followers on Twitch, where he regularly streamed to share his experiences with his fans.
The death of Diogo Jota has been a huge blow to the entire football world. His teammates have been the most affected and have shown the most support, but they have not been the only ones. Football clubs from around the world, sports institutions, and others have sent messages of condolence to the family and friends of the footballer and his brother.
Tragedy has once again struck the world of sport, with the road once again the scene of the misfortune that took the life of the Portuguese international footballer and his brother.