On July 3, 2025, news from Spain was devastating.
Diogo Jota, a professional footballer with Liverpool, was killed in a car accident. Diogo Jota’s sudden death stunned fans the world over, but the news was even worse because it was just days after the fact. Diogo Jota had married his long-time girlfriend, Rute Cardoso, and this was less than ten days had elapsed from their wonderful, small wedding. With his loss, many people are interested in learning more about his family, specifically his children. Who are the children of Diogo Jota? What do we know about the people he loved the most?
What do we know about Diogo Jota and Rute Cardoso’s three young children so far
Diogo Jota and Rute Cardoso were both 28 years old. They knew each other from school and started dating in 2013, as reported by Oh My Football. After being together for more than 10 years, they got married on June 14, 2025, in Portugal.
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The couple had three children. Born in 2021, Dinis was their first child, a son. Their third child was born in 2024; they had a daughter in 2023.The names of the younger two kids were not made public, but fans often saw photos of them on Rute Cardoso’s Instagram. In one picture from 2024, the kids were seen at a Liverpool game wearing Diogo Jota’s jersey and smiling.
Diogo Jota also loved to share family moments. Just a few hours before his death, he posted a video from his wedding with the words, “A day we will never forget.”
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How Diogo Jota’s tragic car crash in Spain happened and affected his wife and three young children
Diogo Jota and his little brother, Andre Silva, were driving on the A-52 highway close to Palacios de Sanabria, Spain, on June 24, 2025. Their automobile burned and collided. Both brothers died at the scene. The local council said in a statement, “Two young people, age 28 and 26 died in a car accident. The vehicle burned, and the fire spread to nearby trees.”
Andre Silva also played football in the second division in Portugal. Reports from the journalists in Spain say that the car left the road and rolled over. The firefighters responded fast but were unable to save them.
This tragic accident has broken the hearts of their families. Diogo Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three small children are now left behind, just days after the wedding. Rute Cardoso, who once posted many happy family pictures, has now gone quiet. Fans, teammates, and loved ones are all grieving. Many are posting messages and sharing memories to honor Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
This heartbreaking loss has shaken the football world and left a young family in deep sorrow. Diogo Jota’s legacy will live on through his children, cherished memories, and undying fan love.
The silence from Rute speaks volumes as she faces unimaginable grief. Support continues to pour in from around the globe, reminding us how deeply Diogo’s warmth, talent, and fatherhood touched millions. In honoring his life, fans and teammates are also rallying to support the family he loved so dearly. Foundations, tributes, and memorials are already being planned to preserve his lasting impact.