Diogo Jota: Former teammate pays tribute as mourners gather in UK and Portugal | ITV News

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Diogo Jota: Former teammate pays tribute as mourners gather in UK and Portugal | ITV News

It is understood that Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died in a car crash in Spain while driving back to the UK for pre-season training at Liverpool football club.

Tributes are continuing to pour in for the 28-year-old, who got married less than two weeks ago, including from fellow international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

At Anfield a growing bed of wreaths, scarves and shirts as thousands of fans pay their respects too.

The father of three, 28, who had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days ago, died in a car crash in Spain alongside his brother Andre Silva.

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Date: July 4, 2025