Diogo Jota wearing a sea green sports jacket with the Portugal crest, smiling in a stadium
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Breaking news! Footballer Diogo Jota dies in Spain in a tragic accident.

The news has hit the soccer world like a ton of bricks

The world of soccer is in mourning over the sad news that has just come to light. Diogo Jota, Liverpool winger who was only 28 years old, has died in a dramatic traffic accident on Spanish roads. Information is still coming in slowly, but the first details of what happened have already been revealed in the newspaper MARCA.

Liverpool footballer celebrating a goal in a match with his hand to his ear and a full stadium in the background
Diogo Jota with Liverpool | Europa Press

After a demanding season, Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota was in Zamora with his brother André, but a tragic accident has ended his life in a completely unexpected way. The incident occurred at mile 40.4 (kilometer 65) of the A-52, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria. According to witnesses who alerted 112, the car was engulfed in flames, which also spread to the nearby vegetation.

Diogo Jota's departure comes at the worst moment

The news has been tremendously unexpected and reactions have not taken long to appear. Social media have been filled with messages of support for the footballer's family and for the club he played for, Liverpool.

In addition, his death comes at the least expected moment. Diogo Jota had gotten married on June 22. He himself shared this on his social media with several photos of the moment.

Without a doubt, Diogo Jota's loss is terrible for the world of soccer. He was at one of the best moments of his sporting career and his life, since he was playing an important role at Liverpool. Now everyone mourns his farewell, which has come far too soon.

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