Players who have died in vehicles crashes (images via X & Getty images) Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, were tragically killed in a traffic accident in Spain, when their Lamborghini turned from a rural highway and lit fire, the Spanish police confirmed on Thursday.According to the Spanish civilian guard, there was a crash shortly after midnight on an isolated road west of Zamora. It is believed that the vehicle has lost control, probably due to a punctured rear tire before it disintegrated into flames. Firefighters responded to the scene when Blaze spread to nearby vegetation. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.Both Jota (28 years) and Andre, 25, were declared dead on the spot. Their bodies were sent for forensic analysis. It remains unclear who was at the time of the crash behind the wheel.Jota death comes only a few weeks after his wedding with a long -time partner Rute cardoso. The couple had three small children together with the youngest born last year.
Diogo Jota Premier League (picture over x)
The key figure in Liverpool since its move from Wolves in 2020, Jota recently helped Portugal to win UEFA Nations League and was admired for its sharp attack game and energy on the pitch. His sudden browsing sent shock waves Football community in Portugal and around the world.
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Antonio Reyes (Spain, 2019)
The former wing of Arsenal and Sevilla José Antonio Reyes lost his life in a high -speed car accident in his hometown of Utrery. The news suggests that his Mercedes traveled at a speed of 237 km/h (147 mph) when he turned off the road. Reyes was 35 and was accompanied by two cousins, one of whom he also died in the accident.
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