Unbelievable Tragedy, Liverpool striker Jota dies in vain in a car accident at 29
Jul 03, 2025
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Spanish media Marca and Portuguese media Hekord reported in a breaking news on the 3rd (Korea time) that `Jota died in a car accident this morning in Samora, Spain.'
Marca said 'The accident occurred 65 km from highway A-52 near Samora district in Sanabria. Jota died after a fire broke out when a vehicle he was driving with his 26-year-old professional footballer, younger brother Andre, went off the road. The vehicle went up in flames, according to an eyewitness who called 112, explaining the situation at the time.
Jota is a versatile striker who represents Portugal, with fast feet and sharp determination. The biggest turning point in his career came at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jota grew into a key player at Wolverhampton, leading the team to promotion to the Premier League.
Attention was drawn to his explosive breakthrough and defense-shaking moves, and he moved to Liverpool in 2020 and reached the peak of his career. In Liverpool, he was impressive while competing with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, and scored goals in every important game, earning the trust of coach Jurgen Klopp.
He has also consistently displayed his presence in the national team. He played for Portugal in Euro 2020 and World Cup qualifiers, and he worked with Cristiano Ronaldo to help the team attack. His unique amount of activity and ability to select a location are also shining in the national team.
Although there were ups and downs due to injuries, Jota is considered a player who can create a decisive moment at any time. His tactical flexibility to play all positions before the attack and dedication to the team are his greatest strengths.
The news is even more shocking to fans as Jota finished the 2024-2025 season and tied the knot.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
