Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

ZAMORA, THURSDAY — Liverpool forward from Portugal, Diogo Jota (28), died in a car accident in Zamora, a province in northwestern Spain, on Thursday (3/7/2026) early in the local morning. Jota was in the car with his brother, Andre, who is also a football player at the second division club in Portugal, Penafiel.

According to Spanish media, Diario AS, the fatal accident occurred at kilometer 65 A-52, near the town of Palacios de Sanabria, Zamora.

Before joining Liverpool, Jota developed as a sharp striker with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jota was recruited in 2020 for a fee of over 40 million pounds sterling. He still has a contract with Liverpool until June 2027.

It did not take long for Jota to win the hearts of Liverpool fans. His movement and finishing remind Liverpool supporters of their past idol, Robbie Fowler. Last season, Jota contributed nine goals and four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions with Liverpool, helping the Reds secure their 20th English League title.

The departure of Jota has left a deep sorrow for his wife, Rute Cardoso. The couple had just held their wedding last month and were blessed with three children.