Tragedy in Gondomar: Diogo Jota († 28) is buried where it all started

Tragedy in Gondomar: Diogo Jota († 28) is buried where it all started

Gondomar, Portugal - Diogo Jota, the talented Portuguese international and striker of FC Liverpool, will be buried on Saturday, July 8, 2025, in Gondomar, Portugal. The only 28-year-old died tragically together with his brother André Silva (26 years) in a car accident. The dead guard for both brothers begins on Friday in the São Cosme chapel before the funeral takes place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Matriz de Gondomar church. "He is buried where he could get to know his wife," reports oe24.at.

The fatal accident occurred on the morning of July 3, 2025 at 00:40 a.m. on the A-52 in the province of Zamora, Spain, as a burst rear tire during an overtaking maneuver, the Lamborghini Huracán, a rented vehicle with 640 hp, skidded. The car crashed into a guardrail and ignited, which immediately led to the death of both brothers. The police and the Guardia Civil confirmed that there were no indications of external influence or alcohol and that technical problems were responsible for the accident, such as [nadr.de] (https://www.nadr.de/aktuelles/tragoedie-auf-a-a--diogo-diogo-jota-undsein-bruder- andre-e-e-leben-kamen/).

The football career of Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota was born in Porto and started his football career at a local club in Gondomar at the age of nine. His professional career led him through Atlético Madrid and FC Porto to Liverpool FC, where he scored 65 goals in 182 Premier League missions. Jota was an important player for the Portuguese national team, for which he scored 14 goals in 49 games and won two UEFA Nations League title. His young brother, André Silva, was also active in professional football and left a short but remarkable career in which he played 59 games and scored 6 goals.

The grief for the two brothers is profound. Athletes, fans and club representatives from Portugal and England show great dismay about the loss. Jürgen Klopp, the coach of FC Liverpool, and Cristiano Ronaldo have publicly expressed their sympathy. The Portuguese national team will also take a national minute of commemoration and there will also be a minute's silence at the 2025 women. This illustrates the far -reaching effect that their tragic fates have on the football community.

reactions and memories

In social networks, solidarity is remarkable across club boundaries. Many fans and colleagues shared their condolences and exchanged memories of the two brothers. FC Liverpool also plans a permanent memorial in the stadium area to honor Jota and Silva. This tragic story also raises questions about the security standards for sports cars, especially with regard to tire safety in Portugal, as can be seen from the reactions.

Diogo Jota was not only active on the pitch, but was also involved in social projects and worked in the eSports area. His contribution to both and next to the field will continue to be remembered.

The loss of Diogo Jota and André Silva is a tragedy that touches the hearts of many people and also causes grief beyond football. For everyone who knew the brothers or were inspired by them, only the hope remains that their memories will live on in the hearts of people. For more information, see ORF Salzburg.