Diogo Jota (foto: Posnetek zaslona)
Spanish authorities have closed the investigation into the fatal crash that killed Diogo Jota and his brother, confirming a tire burst caused the accident with no grounds for charges.
Spanish judicial authorities have concluded the investigation into the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, confirming there is no criminal liability in the case.
The accident occurred on July 3, 2025, on the A-52 motorway near Cernadilla in northern Spain.
According to the High Court of Justice of Castilla y León, the brothers’ Lamborghini left the road while overtaking, hit a guardrail, and caught fire.
Experts determined the cause was a tire burst at a critical moment, leading to a loss of control.
After reviewing all evidence, authorities confirmed there are no grounds for criminal proceedings, though the family retains the right to pursue a civil case.
The final journey
The brothers were traveling to Santander to catch a ferry to the United Kingdom, where Jota was set to rejoin Liverpool for pre-season.
He was driving after being advised to avoid flying following lung surgery.
Just 11 days earlier, he had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso in Porto.
Tributes across football
The funeral took place in Gondomar, attended by the entire Liverpool squad.
Captain Virgil van Dijk carried a wreath with the number 20, while Andrew Robertson honored André Silva with the number 30.
Liverpool retired Jota’s number 20 shirt across all levels, while fans continue to honor him by singing his chant in the 20th minute at Anfield.
Support for the family
The club confirmed full support for his family, including honoring his contract until 2027, reportedly worth around £140,000 per week.
A moving tribute saw two of his children walk onto the pitch as mascots before a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with both sets of fans paying respect.
"A heartfelt thank you to the club and all the fans for their love and support," said Rute Cardoso.
Career and legacy
Born on December 4, 1996, in Porto, Jota began at Paços de Ferreira before joining Atlético Madrid and later moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he became a key player.
He signed for Liverpool in 2020 for around €45 million and became an important part of the team under Jürgen Klopp.
Jota made his debut for Portugal in 2019 and earned 49 caps, scoring 14 goals.
He played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league title, scoring 10 goals in his final season.
While the investigation has ended, the loss continues to resonate deeply across the football world.