In brief
Authorities claim that Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota was behind the wheel during a fatal crash on a Spanish motorway. The 28-year-old, along with his brother, was reportedly exceeding speed limits when their Lamborghini collided and caught fire after a suspected tyre blowout.
The investigation, headed by Spain's Guardia Civil, indicates Jota was likely driving the vehicle on the A52 motorway. Witnesses believe the car was overtaking just moments before veering off the road. An analysis of tyre marks reportedly links Jota to the vehicle, but the investigation has faced challenges due to the destructive fire. Just days before, Jota had celebrated his marriage to Rute Cardoso and was en route to Liverpool for pre-season training. The two brothers were honored during a heartfelt funeral in their hometown, Gondomar, near Porto. Police report that road conditions were deemed safe, with no history of accidents at the crash site, pointing towards excessive speed as the likely cause.
