The football world is in deep shock following the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash at just 28 years old. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, a 25-year-old professional footballer for Penafiel, died when their Lamborghini had a tyre blowout while overtaking in Zamora, Spain.

Jota was on his way back to Liverpool for pre-season training, travelling by car and ferry after minor surgery had disallowed him from flying. Just 11 days earlier, he had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three children.

Liverpool described Jota’s death as ‘a tragedy that transcends�the club. Manager Arne Slot paid tribute, calling him ‘the essence of what a Liverpool player should be.�Fans gathered outside Anfield, laying flowers, scarves, shirts, and flags at the Hillsborough memorial.

Steve Rotheram, metro mayor of Liverpool City Region, said, 'The success that he has helped bring to this city will never be forgotten.�nbsp;

A wake for Jota and his brother is scheduled for Friday in Porto, followed by their funeral on Saturday. Liverpool has opened books of condolence at Anfield for supporters to pay their respects.

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Liverpool claimed another win as they defeat Everton on April 2, 2025, at the Anfield. With the efforts of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, Liverpool claimed the only score of the EPL game.

The first half began with a controversy in the 11th minute as Everton’s James Tarkowski received a yellow card after an ‘unintentional tackle�on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister. The match started intensely, but Liverpool controlled of the field for the most part. However, the Toffees' back line proved harder to breach. 

Everton’s defensive line, composed of Jake O'Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko, James Tarkowski, and Jarrad Branthwaite,â€?was difficult to infiltrate, yet a few attacks from the Reds managed to penetrate the defence. 

The goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, was also vital to the Toffees' defence as he blocked several shots, like Ryan Gravenberch’s attack in the 55th minute. However, the stalemate ended in the 56th minute as Luis Diaz assisted Diogo Jota for a game-ending score. 

Liverpool’s morale was boosted, and they kept trying to add another to the already 1-0 score, but Everton was also determined to win. Everton’s desperate players made several attempts to equalise the current score, but despite their efforts, they all failed.

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Liverpool has talked to people close to Alexander Isak, 25, a striker from Newcastle, about moving to their team this summer. They want him for next season.

Wolves are also looking at Diogo Jota, 28. Jota plays for Liverpool now, but Wolves want him back. They are watching what happens with him and may try to bring him back to their team this summer.

Meanwhile, Manchester United wants more money for Marcus Rashford, 27. Rashford has done well while on loan at Aston Villa, and his strong play has got him a spot back in the England team.

Man Utd also looks at two young players: Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth wants to sign Liverpool’s goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. AC Milan wants to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City but will not keep Joao Felix, who is on loan from Chelsea.

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