Diogo Jota killed in car crash

[Webzcas]

Really sad news this morning being reported that Liverpool and Portugal player Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain earlier this morning. The 28 year old's brother also died in the fatal accident.

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[Webzcas]

More on this:

We can now bring you the full statement from the Guardia Civil, given verbally, confirming the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva:

"The information we have so far is that the car, which was a Lamborghini, was in a road traffic accident and left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking.

"It was in the early hours, 00:30 BST, in the municipality of Cernadilla in the province of Zamora.

"The car caught on fire and the two occupants were killed."

When asked to confirm the identities of those involved in the accident, the Guardia Civil said: "The player and his brother, André Silva."

28 years old and driving a Lambo. Not saying he was at fault, blowouts can and do happen, but blimey. I know when I was younger I would have been more reckless driving. I assume everyone else would.

Regardless, a tragedy and he only got married two weeks ago. :-(

 

[conker]

Such a shame.

Every footballer must have a Lambo, Ferrari, Bentley... Every now and then one of them is going to end up this way sadly. Antonio (of West Ham fame) was one of the lucky ones.

 

[Jono777]

Just saw this break on BBC News

Very sad news indeed, Helped Wolves get from Championship to Prem and secure themselves there....

RIP to both.

 

[YouTubeSlots]

Im a big Liverpool fan! And to wake up to this news is unbeliveable, The guy just got married has 3 kids and was a legend in the Liverpool team.


To young to go, I will always remember how good of a finsher he was, And how many times he bailed out the team.

A very sad day indeed!

 

[goatwack]

Not the kind of news we're accustomed to, and it certainly saddened me to hear of his passing.

By all accounts the road they were travelling on had been described as 'one of the worst in Spain', and with a suspected faulty tyre, once everything played out at overtaking speed, there really wasn't anything that could be prevented.

Particularly sad given his recent wedding to his childhood sweetheart and that he had his whole life ahead of him at 28. R.I.P Diogo and Andre

 

[mulven]

Not the kind of news we're accustomed to, and it certainly saddened me to hear of his passing.

By all accounts the road they were travelling on had been described as 'one of the worst in Spain', and with a suspected faulty tyre, once everything played out at overtaking speed, there really wasn't anything that could be prevented.

Particularly sad given his recent wedding to his childhood sweetheart and that he had his whole life ahead of him at 28. R.I.P Diogo and Andre

I read that players often have lots of cars they very rarely use in their home country and as a result they end up losing tire pressure whilst disused. Might have contributed to the blowout

 

[TheAddict]

Rip Diogo & Andre.
Never recall seeing Diogo get riled up on pitch, never saw the lad sulk. Was always humble, and obviously was one hell of a talented footballer. I will miss his fat, soul lifting smile. Ynwa.

 

[Albatross]

Such sad news taking into account that he just got married two weeks prior and had three young kids

 

[YouTubeSlots]

What a miserable day its been catching up on all the news and people paying there respects. It seems that he was not able to fly by plane to Liverpool to start Pre-Season, based on advice given to him by his Doctor, instead he was driving his car to a ferry to take him to Liverpool.

But the news is reporting that one of the tryes popped when he attempted to take over another car in the lane next to him or them rather, So people can piece together what most likely happened. But we dont no for sure.

Its also sad that his Brother who died also in the same car with him isnt getting the same press, but i guess thats to be expected as he wasn't as well known as his brother Diogo was.

R.I.P Diogo Jota

(Jotter The Slotter!)

 

[slaman29]

Such sad news even if you're not a Liverpool fan, you know this guy and you know how nice he was as a person. RIP No. 20 YNWA

 

[johnnymcc1966]

Just want to say that his Christian name was Diogo and not Diego.

 

[dunover]

Just seems so wrong. RIP

 

[geordiecolin]

Heartbreaking seeing their wives leading their coffins out.

Liverpool are paying his wages for the next two years

 

[Webzcas]

Absolute class act by Liverpool FC. I understand they will also pay for his children's education moving forward as well.

 

[Webzcas]

Just want to say that his Christian name was Diogo and not Diego.

Sorted. Apologies!

 

[geordiecolin]

Absolute class act by Liverpool FC. I understand they will also pay for his children's education moving forward as well.

And fair play to Oasis last night

 

[tauyiu]

RIP. He died too soon.

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[slaman29]

I always felt Liverpool was a really really amazing club even tho I don't support it but Wow. Clubs always honor legends but this was a guy who was at best a fan favorite objectively, class act by Liverpool indeed. And there are going to be more gestures. The teammates too what they are saying. Taking care of Diogo's family. Simply amazing.

 

[Webzcas]

RIP. He died too soon.

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Beautiful from Wolves :-(