The tragic crash, which took place at approximately 12:30 AM local time on July 3, 2025, on the A-52 highway near Palacios de Sanabria, claimed the lives of Diogo, 28, and André, 26, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames.
Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) statements, as reported by The Guardian, Daily Mail, and BBC Sport, attribute the accident to a tire blowout while overtaking another vehicle, causing the car to roll and ignite, with the fire spreading to nearby vegetation.
No official sources, including Marca, Sky News, or Reuters, mention involvement of England police in the investigation or any announcement regarding the cause.
The Spanish Civil Guard, not a UK authority, confirmed the details, with a spokesperson telling ESPN, “The driver lost control of the car after a tire blew out.”
A Spanish government source also noted to PA news agency that the crash is being investigated as “a possible speeding incident,” but this remains unconfirmed pending forensic tests.
The absence of England police involvement aligns with the accident’s location in Spain, and claims otherwise appear to be misinformation, possibly stemming from confusion on social media platforms like X, where posts have speculated without evidence.
Jota, who married Rute Cardoso on June 22, 2025, leaves behind three children. His 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, including a key role in their 2024/25 Premier League title, and 49 caps for Portugal cemented his legacy.
André, a midfielder for Penafiel, was also mourned widely, with tributes from Cristiano Ronaldo, Jürgen Klopp, and Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Liverpool’s statement expressed devastation, requesting privacy for the family, while fans gathered at Anfield to lay flowers.
UEFA has planned a minute’s silence at Portugal’s Women’s Euro 2025 match against Spain. The football world remains in shock, with no substantiated reports linking England police to this tragedy.
