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Spanish Authorities Investigate Diogo Jota for Allegedly Speeding in Fatal Accident

July 8, 2025 3 Min Read
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Spanish authorities believe that Liverpool’s forward, Diogo Jota, was exceeding the speed limit when he was involved in a fatal crash on July 3rd, which claimed the lives of both him and his brother, Andre Silva.

According to the Spanish civil security forces, Jota felt he was driving too quickly when the Lamborghini he was driving veered off the road near Zamora, Spain, early last Thursday morning.

Reports indicated that the car burst into flames in a remote stretch of the highway.

Jota was 28 years old, while Silva was 25. Their funeral took place in Portugal on Saturday.

Tragically, Jota died less than two weeks after marrying his partner, Root Kaldoso. They had three children together.

Silva was also a professional soccer player, having played for Gondomar SC and FC Penafiel in Portugal, where both he and Jota grew up.

Jota joined Liverpool in 2020, making 79 appearances and scoring 47 goals with 15 assists. Despite facing injuries in his final season, he played an important role in helping Liverpool secure another Premier League title for the 2024-25 season.

Jota had also represented Portugal on the international stage, with his last appearance being a match against Spain in June that ended in a penalty shootout victory.

The deaths of both brothers have resonated deeply with fans around the world.

During the Gold Cup final, Mexican striker Raul Jimenez honored his former Wolverhampton teammate Jota by displaying Jota’s name and No. 20 jersey after scoring a goal, and mimicking Jota’s signature celebration.

At Oasis’s first concert in 16 years, an image of Jota in his Liverpool kit was shown, prompting a moment of silence at the Women’s Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday.

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A similar tribute took place during the Club World Cup match between Furmin and Al Hilal, attended by two of Jota’s Portuguese teammates. Joao Cancelo was also back in Portugal to attend the funerals of Ruben Neves and Jota.

Fan Take: This tragic news is a harsh reminder of the fragility of life and the impact athletes can have on their communities. For soccer fans, honoring the legacies of players like Jota is essential as it unites supporters and brings attention to the often-overlooked personal stories behind the game.

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