Liverpool player Jota dies in horrific accident in Spain
The Spanish newspaper Marca reported the death of Portuguese Diogo Jota, the Liverpool star who also played for Egypt's Mohamed Salah, in the early hours of this morning. He was 28 years old, following a horrific car accident in the province of Zamora, northwestern Spain.
The newspaper reported that the horrific accident occurred near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria, when the car Jota, the Liverpool player, was traveling in, accompanied by his brother André (26), also a football player. The car veered off the road, colliding and bursting into flames.
The Spanish newspaper added, citing eyewitnesses, that the flames quickly engulfed the vehicle and spread to the surrounding vegetation, complicating the rescue operation.
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Amir haggag Global football stars and sports fans are in shock after the death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota in a car accident in Spain. Spanish press reports revealed new details about the death of Portuguese Diogo Jota, the Liverpool star who also played for Egypt's Mohamed Salah, and his brother in the early hours of this morning, following a horrific car accident in the province of Zamora, northwest Spain. The Catalan newspaper, "Catalunya Drari," reported, "According to emergency services in Castilla y León, the Lamborghini Jota was driving went off the road after a tire burst at high speed, causing it to swerve and crash, before catching fire." Liverpool player Jota dies The newspaper added, "The tragedy occurred around 12:40 a.m. The car was heading towards Galicia, at kilometer 65. The driver lost control. Initial investigations indicate a tire failure, which may have caused the car to swerve off the road." The newspaper continued, "Sources familiar with the investigation confirmed that no other vehicles were involved. All indications indicate that it was a single-vehicle accident, while the car was completely burned. Authorities are still working to uncover all the details of the accident." The Spanish newspaper, "Marca," reported that the horrific accident occurred near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria, when the car Jota, the Liverpool player, was driving with his brother, swerved. Andre, 26, also a footballer, veered off the road, causing the vehicle to crash and burst into flames. Citing eyewitnesses, the Spanish newspaper added that the flames quickly engulfed the vehicle and spread to the surrounding vegetation, complicating the rescue operation. Diogo Jota, 28, joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton for €44.7 million. Since then, he has made 182 appearances for the Reds, scoring 65 goals and providing 26 assists. During that time, he has won three titles with Liverpool: the Premier League (2024-25), the FA Cup (2021-22), and the League Cup (2021-22). read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence"
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Diogo Jota was quickly hailed by the Liverpool support as "better than (Luis) Figo" and the shocking death of the Portuguese international on Thursday has left the English champions in mourning. The 28-year-old died alongside his younger brother Andre after their vehicle veered off a motorway in northern Spain before bursting into flames. A product of the Pacos de Ferreira academy on the outskirts of his native Porto, Jota made his name and played the majority of his professional career in the Premier League. His precocious talent caught the eye of Atletico Madrid who snapped him up in 2016 but he never played a game for the Spanish giants. Instead, after a loan spell at Porto, Jota was among the first wave of Portuguese talent parachuted into England at then second-tier Wolves due to the club's connections with super-agent Jorge Mendes. Jota's goals helped fire Wolves from the Championship to the quarter-finals of the Europa League in just three seasons. That caught the eye of Liverpool, who splashed out a £45 million ($62 million) transfer fee for the versatile forward even in the midst of the economic meltdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. "Exceptional player, exceptional boy," said former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp during Jota's early days at Anfield. "He has everything that a Liverpool player in this squad needs." Jota took little time to deliver some return on Liverpool's investment, becoming the first player in the club's history to score in his first four home games. Once supporters were back in the stands after the pandemic, Jota's popularity was reflected in a chant proclaiming him to be better than Portugal legend Figo, who played for Real Madrid and Barcelona during his decorated career. He was a key part of the side that won the League Cup and FA Cup in 2021/22, narrowly missing out on the Premier League and Champions League for what would have been an unprecedented quadruple. 'Extraordinary person' In total, Jota struck 65 times in 182 appearances for the Reds, the last of which won the Merseyside derby against Everton in April to edge Liverpool ever closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. But not for the first time in Liverpool's rich history, tragedy has struck to overshadow triumph. Jota's last public act as a player on Merseyside was taking part in the trophy parade through the city, which will be remembered for a car ploughing into the crowds, injuring 109 people. Fans began laying shirts, scarves and flowers in tribute at Anfield, where there is a permanent memorial to the 97 fans killed in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 which still leaves a scar on the club. Cristiano Ronaldo was among those to express his disbelief that his international team-mate has passed. "It makes no sense," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner posted on social media. "Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you." Ronaldo and Jota, who won 49 caps for his country, had been part of the Portugal team that won the Nations League last month. Jota then wed his long-time partner and mother of his three children, Rute Cardoso, less than two weeks ago. "Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all team-mates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in his community," said Portuguese football federation Pedro Proenca. Off the field, Jota was well-known for his passion for video games and even had his own esports team Luna Esports. During the pandemic, he won a Premier League competition among players on the FIFA game, defeating future team-mate Trent Alexander Arnold in the final. His passing was described by Liverpool as an "unimaginable loss" not just of a star player but as a newlywed husband and father of three. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
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