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Diogo Jota, Liverpool F.C. soccer player killed in car crash in Spain along with brother, police say

Spanish police say Liverpool F.C. soccer player Diogo Jota and his brother have been killed in a car crash in Spain.

The Spanish civil guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road near the western city of Zamora.

Police were investigating the causes. They said there were no other vehicles involved.

FILE PHOTO: Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool F.C.’s Diogo Jota celebrates after his team’s Premier League victory, in Anfield, Liverpool, England, April 27, 2025.

Phil Noble/REUTERS


The 28-year-old Jota and his brother, 25-year-old Andre Silva, both Portuguese players, were in the car.

Jota also played for Portugal’s national team. Silva played with Portuguese club Penafiel in the lower divisions.

This breaking news story will be updated.

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