Saturday 5 July 2025, a shocking news shaken the world of football and the Liverpool fans following the preliminary declarations of the Spanish Civil Guard regarding the death of the Portuguese striker Diogo Jota, which took place last Thursday in a road accident in the province of Zamora. The 28-year-old footballer and his brother André Silva lost their lives when the Lamborghini on which they traveled came out of the A-52 motorway and caught fire following the apparent burst of a pneumatic. However, recent statements by the authorities have triggered a disturbing debate, suggesting that the real cause of the tragedy could be linked to a suicidal act, leaving everyone wondering: why did Diogo Jota make such a drastic decision?
The accident occurred around 00:30 on 3 July at kilometer 65 of the A-52, in the municipality of Cernadilla. According to the first reconstructions, the vehicle underwent a burst during a overtaking by Jota, who made him lose control, crashed into a fence and caught fire. Firefighters and rescuers intervened on the spot, but they were able to see the death of the two occupants only after turning off the flames, which spread to the surrounding vegetation. The identity of the victims was confirmed through personal documents and DNA tests, given the severity of the fire, which made the car almost unrecognizable.
However, in the last hours, sources of the Civil Guard have shared details that have changed the initial version. According to these statements, reported by the local media, investigators are evaluating the possibility that Jota intentionally guided the vehicle in the accident. Among the evidence that emerged, a preliminary analysis of the car conditions suggests that the explosion may not have been accidental, together with the testimonies that affirm that Lamborghini seemed to accelerate abnormally before leaving the road. In addition, the existence of a ticket found among Joata’s personal remains was mentioned, leading the authorities to consider the hypothesis of a deliberate act.
According to unofficial sources that made the information led, the ticket was found by the family and delivered to the authorities. Although its exact content has not been publicly revealed, it is assumed that it contained farewell messages addressed to his wife, Rute Cardoso, married on June 22, and their three young children. This revelation sparked an avalanche of speculation, above all because Jota, in the days preceding the game, had shared images of family happiness on social media after his recent wedding and the triumph of Portugal in the Nations League. What could have pushed an athlete to the apex of his career to make such an extreme decision?
Theories indicate different possibilities. Some suggest that the pressure of the elite football, combined with an injury that held him out of several games last season, may have influenced his mental state. Others hypothesize non -revealed personal issues, perhaps linked to his private life, which may have remained hidden behind his public image of success and stability. Rute Cardoso, in a short statement made after the accident, had mentioned the sadness that he sometimes saw in the husband, sadness that now assumes a new meaning in the light of these investigations. However, the Civil Guard stressed that these are initial hypotheses and that the case remains open, with forensic exams in progress that may take days or weeks to reach definitive conclusions.
The football community reacted with disbelief and pain. Liverpool, where Jota has played since 2020 and won numerous titles, has released a declaration in which he expressed his “devastation” and offered support for the family. Arne Slot, his coach, broke the silence with a moving tribute, underlining the player’s humanity, while teammates such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Jürgen Klopp shared messages of condolence. In Portugal, the Federcalcio called a minute of silence on the occasion of the next games and Zamora, where the tragedy occurred, the residents deposed flowers on the accident site in mourning.
Despite speculations, the authorities invited to caution, warning that the lack of conclusive evidence could lead to incorrect interpretations. The investigation includes toxicological tests, the reconstruction of the accident and interviews with people close to Jota to determine if there were previous signs of suffering. In the meantime, the family has requested confidentiality, although the media pressure grows with every new escape of news. The possibility that Diogo Jota, an idol for millions of people, may have faced such a profound inner conflict has left the world of sport in shock, triggering a debate on mental health in football and on the need to support athletes beyond their successes on the field.
For now, the truth behind the death of Diogo Jota remains shrouded in mystery. Was it a tragic accident or a deliberate act motivated by silent pain? Only time and official investigations will provide answers, but the loss of this talented footballer and his brother André will remain an open wound for their loved ones and fans, who cannot help but ask himself what one of the greats of his generation could have saved.
