Tragic farewell: the dead guard for Diogo Jota in Gondomar begins

Tragic farewell: the dead guard for Diogo Jota in Gondomar begins

On July 4, 2025, the dead guard began in Gondomar for the high priority of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Both men died on July 3, 2025 in a serious traffic accident in northern Spain. Diogo Jota, just 28 years old, was active as a professional at Liverpool FC and recently married his wife Rod Cardoso on June 22, 2025. The tragic burial will take place on July 5, 2025 in the Matriz de Gondomar church, where his brother's body is also recognized.

The investigation of the Guardia Civil in connection with the accident show that a burst tire is considered as the main cause. The accident occurred on DERA-52, when the vehicle, a Lamborghini Huracán, came off the street, broke through a guardrail and then opened in flames. According to information from Welt indicating GPS data that may also also be a role played.

Details on the accident

The fatal encounter with fate occurred on the night of July 3, 2025. The remains of Jota and Silva were transferred to Portugal late Thursday evening. The identification of the men was difficult because both were burned to the unknown. Jota's wife Rut Cardoso played a crucial role in identifying the corpses. Rod that three children had with Jota was offered after she had suffered this tragic loss.

Before the accident, Diogo Jota had suffered from lung operation and was treated by his breathing physiotherapist, Miguel Goncalves. He was advised against traveling because he suffered from a pneumothorax. Nevertheless, he planned to take a ferry from Santander to Great Britain in order to join the preparation of Liverpool FC.

career and legacy

Diogo Jota was born in Porto and started his football career at the age of nine at the Gondomar SC. His rise in football, after playing for various clubs, finally led him to Liverpool FC, where he was one of the most promising players in the Premier League. Despite the pain and injury risks that are the order of the day in professional football-a fact that, according to football fever Services on the field.

Now the grieving fans and the football community are in deep grief for the loss of a young talent and a loving family man. Diogo Jota's life reminds you of how fragile life is and how football can carry both joy and grief.