According to Spanish authorities, the vehicle in which Jota and his brother were travelling veered off a motorway in the northern province of Zamora shortly after midnight, subsequently bursting into flames. The Liverpool star forward shared a video of his wedding hours before he died.

In an intimate ceremony, Jota and Rute tied the knot, joined by their three children: Denis, born in 2021, Duarte, in 2023, and their youngest, a daughter born in November 2024, whose name remains private. The couple’s love story traces back to 2013, growing steadily over the years into a beautiful family of five.

The wedding video offered a glimpse into the pre-ceremony preparations, as the Portuguese couple joyfully danced to the tunes of a live band. Sharing the cherished moments on social media, Jota captioned the post: 'A day we will never forget'.

Jota and Rute’s journey began in 2012, blossoming over a decade before the former striker proposed in July 2022. Marking their special day, Rute shared a heartfelt photo from the ceremony, captioned: 'Yes to forever. My dream came true'.

The couple also posted images of themselves standing before the altar, joyfully accompanied by their three children. Their wedding day snapshots struck a chord with fans worldwide, with over 190,000 likes and more than 1,000 comments on Instagram.