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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Portuguese Footballer Diogo Jota, 28, Dies in Tragic Car Crash in Spain
Caption: Portuguese Footballer Diogo Jota, 28, Dies in Tragic Car Crash in Spain. Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, has tragically died in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, according to local reports. The crash occurred on the A-52 highway, where Jota’s vehicle left the road, causing a fire that engulfed the car and surrounding vegetation. Jota was traveling with his 26-year-old brother, André, also a professional footballer, who tragically also died in the accident. The footballer had married his fiancée, Rute Cardoso, just 10 days before the accident on June 22. Jota leaves behind three children: Denis (2021), Duarte (2023), and a newborn daughter, whose name has not been revealed. Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of £40 million and made 182 appearances for the club. During his time at Liverpool, Jota scored 65 goals and provided 26 assists, winning three major titles with the Reds. The titles included the Premier League (2024-25), FA Cup (2021-22), and League Cup (2021-22). Prior to Liverpool, Jota had a brief stint at Atlético Madrid before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018. Jota’s death has shocked the football community, as tributes pour in for the talented Portuguese international. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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