Diogo Jota’s death is reportedly being investigated by Spanish police as a “possible speeding incident” after the Liverpool forward, 28, died in a car crash. Jota’s brother, Andre, was also in the car at the time and was also killed.
The Guardia Civil in Zamora told Sky Sports News: “A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe.
The statement also said a Spanish government source told the PA news agency that police were investigating the crash as “a possible speeding incident”.
