Premier League Soccer Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash at 28, Days After His Wedding

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Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash at the age of 28, according to reports. According to theBBCandSky News, citing Spanish news agency EFE, the Portuguese sportsman's 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, also died in the accident. The incident reportedly took place in the Spanish province of Zamora. Jota's death comes just days after he married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he shares three children. The pair tied the knot on June 22, with Jota sharing a video from their nuptials onInstagramjust hours before the crash. "A day we will never forget 🤍," he captioned the post. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. His wife also sharedphotosof their big day on June 28 with a caption (translated from Portuguese) that read, "June 22, 2025 • Yes to forever ♾️." Jota celebrated winning the Premier League with Liverpool back in May. He joined the club in September 2020. The 28-year-old also played for the Portuguese national team. PEOPLE has reached out to Liverpool Football Club for comment. This is a breaking news situation. This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available. Read the original article onPeople

 

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