Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, were tragically killed in a car accident in Spain when their Lamborghini veered off a rural highway and caught fire, Spanish police confirmed on Thursday.According to the Spanish Civil Guard, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on an isolated road west of Zamora. The vehicle is believed to have lost control, possibly due to a punctured rear tire, before bursting into flames. Firefighters responded to the scene as the blaze spread into nearby vegetation. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.Both Jota, 28, and Andre, 25, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their bodies were sent for forensic analysis. It remains unclear who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash.Jota’s death comes just weeks after his wedding to longtime partner Rute Cardoso. The couple had three young children together, with their youngest born last year.
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A key figure at Liverpool since his move from Wolves in 2020, Jota had recently helped Portugal win the UEFA Nations League and was admired for his sharp attacking play and energy on the pitch. His sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the football community in Portugal and around the world.
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