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How Did Diogo Jota Die? Inside the Tragic Car Accident With His Brother Andre

Jota was at the height of his career when his life tragically ended at 28 years old. Learn what happened to him and his brother, André Silva.

He began his professional athletic career with Paços de Ferreira and played for multiple teams over the years, including Atlético Madrid, Porto and the Wolverhampton Wanderers. At the time of publication, authorities were still investigating the details surrounding the crash, such as who was driving and whether or not the accident happened due to a blown tire, per ESPN. Cardoso was Diogo’s years-long partner, and, as seen in photos on her Instagram account dating back to 2013, the couple appeared to be high school sweethearts.

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