The soccer star had reportedly opted to take the longer route because he’d been advised by doctors not to get on a plane while recovering from a lung-related surgery.

Jota, the Liverpool forward who in May celebrated winning the Premier League title, has died. He was 28. Police said Jota died along with his brother Andre Silva, also a soccer player, in a car accident near the northwestern city of Zamora, Spain.

We are devastated to learn about the passing of Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota, following a tragic car accident on Thursday 3 July 2025 alongside his younger brother Andre Silva, also a footballer. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Diogo's family, friends and team-mates at Liverpool and Portugal.