At 8:48 pm on this Sunday, 6 July 2025, a shocking news shaken the world of sport and beyond, with the spread of the first clear video images that show the fatal accident that torn the life of Diogo Jota, the acclaimed attacker of Liverpool. The images, captured by a security camera along the A-52 in Zamora, Spain, and made public a few hours ago, reveal a chilling detail: the Lamborghini of the Portuguese footballer exploded as a fireball, leaving behind an indescribable chaos. The phrase pronounced by an official of the local authorities, “the body is no longer intact”, added a further layer of horror to a tragedy that has already left an unbridgeable void in the football community.
The accident occurred in the night between 3 and 4 July, when Diogo, 28 years old, and his brother André Silva were traveling on the road that connects Vigo to Zamora. According to the first reports of the Civil Guard, the vehicle underwent an apparent burst of a tire during an overtaking, bringing the luxurious car to lose control, crash against a barrier and set fire violently. The images now made public show the exact moment in which Lamborghini, known for its speed and power, turns into a column of flames, illuminating the Spanish night. The video, which lasted less than 10 seconds, was released by a local channel and quickly taken up by international newspapers, arousing shock reactions and disbelief.
The authorities confirmed that the bodies of Diogo and André were identified thanks to personal remains and DNA analysis, given that the intensity of the fire has made it impossible to be immediate recognition. The phrase “The body is no longer intact”, reported by a spokesperson for the Civil Guard during an emergency press conference, left those present speechless, underlining the seriousness of the wounds suffered by the two brothers. Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause, with hypotheses that include a mechanical failure or a human error, but the new images raise disturbing questions about what could have triggered such a devastating explosion.
The diffusion of the video has triggered a wave of emotions between the fans of Liverpool and world football. On social media, the comments vary from messages of condolence – “Rest in peace, Diogo, you were a warrior” – to expressions of anger for the publication of such raw images. The Jota family, already tried by mourning, asked for privacy through a short press release, while Rute Cardoso, the widow, retired with her three young children to elaborate the loss. The funeral, celebrated on July 5 in Gondomar, saw the participation of hundreds of people, including teammates and figures like Cristiano Ronaldo, but these new images reopen still fresh wounds.
Liverpool FC issued a declaration of support for the family, promising to collaborate with the authorities to shed light on the accident. Arne Slot, Reds coach, defined the video “difficult to watch”, adding that the club is evaluating how to best honor Jota’s memory. The images, although shocking, could provide crucial clues: sparks are seen before the explosion, suggesting a possible electrical malfunction or a problem with the fuel tank. Road safety experts are analyzing the footage, while the Civil Guard has promised a thorough investigation.
The tragedy takes on an even more tragic dimension in the light of Jota’s recent success. A few days before the accident, the Portuguese had celebrated the victory of the Nations League with Portugal and his wedding with Rute, an event that had filled his private life with joy. His career, dotted with 65 goals with Liverpool and three titles, has stopped abruptly, and these raw images serve as a heartbreaking memory of the fragility of life. The fans are organizing themselves for a tribute outside Anfield, with banners and candles, while the football community wonders about how to prevent similar disasters.
The Spanish authorities have warned against speculation, underlining that the investigation is still in progress and that the video does not represent the definitive version of the facts. However, the spread of these images has rekindled the debate on the safety of high -performance cars and the need for more severe regulations. For now, the world of football cries the loss of an extraordinary talent, while the questions about what really happened that night remain suspended, pending answers that could only come with the completion of the investigations. Diogo Jota can have gone away, but his memory and the mystery of his last journey continue to live in the hearts of those who loved him.
