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Liverpool striker Jota died in a car accident at the age of 28!

6:24am, 5 July 2025【Football】

The darkness before dawn swallowed everything. In the early morning of July 3, a sudden car accident took two young lives on the Palacios de Sanafria section of the A-52 expressway in the province of Zamora, Spain, and also put the entire football world in grief. The deceased are 28-year-old Portugal international, former Liverpool striker Diogo Jota, and his younger brother, 26-year-old Andre Silva. The tragic degree of this disaster is unimaginable. According to witnesses' description to the 112 Emergency Call Center, the vehicle on which the two Ruta brothers suddenly lost control while driving at high speed, and after deviating from the road, they had a violent impact, and then a raging fire ignited, and the flames even spread to the vegetation beside the road. When the fire department arrived at the scene, the car had almost been burned to ashes, and the wreckage was distorted and deformed, which was shocking. The serious damage to the vehicle caused the bodies of the victims to be seriously carbonized, and initially they could only be identified through the vehicle license information. The emergency rescue system of Zamora Province was quickly launched, with medical staff from the Transportation National Guard, Provincial Fire Brigade, the Emergency Medical Team (UME) of the Sasir Emergency Coordination Center (CCU) and the Mombué Medical Center rushing to the scene every second. However, all efforts were in vain and two young lives have passed away forever. According to forensic procedures, the bodies of the victims have been sent to the Anatomy Institute for further examination in order to find out the specific cause of the accident.

Diogo Jota, a star who shines on the green field, has made nearly 50 appearances for the Portuguese national team. His superb skills and elegant demeanor have won the respect and respect of countless fans. His outstanding performance at Liverpool has made him a hero in the hearts of Reds fans. His younger brother Andre Silva, born on April 28, 2000, also inherited the family's love for football. He currently plays for the Portuguese A-level team Penafil, and has also shown outstanding talent on the football path. The two brothers are working together to pursue their football dreams, but now they are separated by yin and yang, which makes people sigh.

What's even more heartbreaking is that just 11 days ago this tragedy happened, Diogo Jota had just entered the marriage hall with his girlfriend who had been in love with for many years in Porto. This young father, who has three children, is at the peak of his career and has a happy family. He should have enjoyed the best time in his life, but has encountered such a cruel fate. This sudden change not only caused a heavy blow to the Ruta family, but also made the global football community cry.

The Portuguese Football Federation expressed its deepest condolences in its official obituary: "The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are extremely saddened by the death of Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva. Diogo is not only an outstanding player, but also an outstanding person, respected by all teammates and opponents. He has an infectious joyful temperament and is a role model in the community." In order to commemorate the star who died young, the Portuguese Football Association has requested UEFA, hoping to hold a one-minute silence before the Women's European Cup Portugal vs Spain this Thursday.

This tragedy quickly attracted widespread attention from the international media. The BBC, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and other mainstream British media, as well as Spanish media such as Marca, As and state TV station TVE, have reported on the matter in detail, expressing deep condolences for the Jota brothers, as well as shock and regret for this sudden tragedy. A family that was originally full of hope and a bright future was instantly torn apart, leaving only endless sadness and indelible pain. This accident is not only a car accident, but also a painful warning to the football world and all people who love life.

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