Police make ruling on the tragic death of footballer Diogo Jota
The father of three, 28, was killed alongside sibling Andre Silva, 25, also a footballer, after the Lamborghini they were in burst into flames after a suspected tyre blowout.
The Guardia Civil of Zamora, near where the crash happened in the early hours of last Thursday, said investigations showed Jota was driving.
A spokesman said: 'Everything also points to a possible high excess of speed over the permitted speed of the road.'
An expert report will be handed to a court when completed.
Jota and Silva were found dead after the car crashed on the A-52 in Palacios de Sanabria near the city of Zamora at 12.40am on Thursday.
Pictures of the aftermath of the crash showed debris scattered along the side of the road including what appeared to be charred parts of the vehicle.
The brothers' funeral took place in their native Portugal on Saturday.
Tributes poured in from around the world, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Oasis and Cristiano Ronaldo among those who mourned the loss of the brothers.
Jota had married partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days before the crash.
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