**Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Portuguese Footballer and Brother in Spain**

Wed Jul 09 2025 15:07:44 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Portuguese Footballer and Brother in Spain**

**Portuguese football star Diogo Jota and his brother die in a suspected speeding accident while on their way to training.**


**The investigation into the fatal crash indicates excessive speed may have contributed to the tragedy, raising concerns about road safety regulations.**



Police in Spain have reported that evidence points to Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota being behind the wheel at the time of a fatal car crash that claimed his life and that of his brother, André Silva. The incident took place on a motorway in northwestern Spain, and investigators believe the vehicle was likely speeding before the accident occurred.

The 28-year-old Liverpool forward and his 25-year-old brother were involved in a catastrophic incident early last Thursday when their Lamborghini reportedly suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking on the A52 motorway near Palacios de Sanabria. The car subsequently veered off the road and burst into flames, leading to their tragic deaths.

Spain's Guardia Civil police provided insights suggesting that the vehicle could have been exceeding the speed limit, which is set at 120 km/h (75 mph) on that particular road. Local traffic police emphasized that evidence from tyre markings indicates that Jota was indeed driving the vehicle during the crash. Investigators are currently preparing a report for court regarding the accident, with the intensity of the fire complicating their efforts.

Family, friends, and teammates have come together to pay tribute to Jota and his brother. The accident occurred just 11 days after Jota's wedding to Rute Cardoso in Portugal, and he is survived by three children. The brothers were on their way to Santander in Spain before Jota was scheduled to return to Liverpool for pre-season training.

While there were initial rumors about uneven asphalt contributing to the crash, authorities confirmed that the area was not known as an accident-prone zone, suggesting that the conditions should have permitted safe driving at speeds above the legal limit. As the investigation continues, discussions about road safety and driver responsibility emerge in light of this tragic event.

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