Football in mourning: Liverpool striker Diogo Jota dies at 28

The football world is in shock over the tragic death of Diogo Jota , a young Liverpool striker. This morning, at just 28 years old, the Portuguese footballer lost his life in a car accident in Spain. A painful loss that leaves fans, teammates and enthusiasts around the world shocked.

Tragedy in Spain: Who was Diogo Jota?

Diogo Jota, striker for the Reds and the Portuguese national team, began his footballing journey in his home country, before moving to Atletico Madrid at a young age in 2016. After a loan spell at Porto, he returned to Atletico before being sold permanently to Wolverhampton in the Premier League. It was in England that Jota showed all his talent and remarkable consistency in scoring, attracting the interest of Liverpool , who in the summer of 2020 invested around 44 million euros to secure his registration.

His last official appearance dates back to June 8, when he played in the Nations League final with Portugal, contributing to the victory against Spain. During his career in the Premier League, Jota has scored 63 goals in 190 games, proving to be one of the most prolific strikers in the championship. Furthermore, he has scored 6 goals in 38 appearances in the Champions League and 9 in 13 Europa League games, confirming his effectiveness also in European competitions.

Liverpool's Portuguese striker Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car accident in the Spanish province of Zamora , near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria. The news, reported by the newspaper Marca , states that the accident occurred around 1 am , while Jota was driving his car. His brother André , also a 26-year-old professional footballer, was also traveling with him, who reportedly lost his life in the same event .

According to the testimonies of those who alerted the rescue services and the initial reconstructions of the firefighters who intervened, the vehicle left the road, crashed and caught fire . The flames engulfed the car and also spread to the surrounding vegetation. Investigations are still underway to clarify the dynamics and causes of the accident.

The tragedy has shocked the world of football: Jota, 28, had just gotten married a few days ago, on June 22. The loss has deeply affected fans, teammates and the international sports community.