Liverpool Star Diogo Jota's Speeding Suspected in Fatal Crash, Spanish Police Report

Spanish authorities are investigating whether Liverpool player Diogo Jota was speeding at the time of the car accident that tragically claimed his life and that of his brother last week.

The Civil Guard in Spain announced on Tuesday that while the investigation into the crash, which occurred last Thursday, is ongoing, initial findings suggest that excessive speed may have been a contributing factor. Investigators believe Jota was driving too fast when the Lamborghini he was driving veered off course following a tire blowout.

Previously, authorities had not confirmed who was driving the vehicle. On Tuesday, they indicated that the evidence suggests Jota was behind the wheel.

The brothers were killed when the car caught fire on a remote stretch of highway in the early hours of the morning. The speed limit on that section of the dual carriageway is 120km/h (74.5mph).

According to Portuguese media outlets, the 28-year-old Jota was en route to Santander in northern Spain to board a ferry to England. He had reportedly chosen this mode of transport to rejoin Liverpool after medical advice against flying following a recent lung procedure.

The brothers were laid to rest last Saturday in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal. A well-attended wake and funeral brought together family, friends, dignitaries, and current and former teammates. Silva was a player for the Portuguese lower division team Penafiel. The football community mourns the loss of two promising talents.

Tributes have been pouring in for Diogo Jota and his brother. Thousands of fans have gathered at Anfield stadium to pay their respects to the Liverpool forward.

Floral tributes were also placed at the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday, as Liverpool resumed preseason training. The start of training had been delayed due to Jota's untimely death.

The Premier League champions are scheduled to play their first summer game against Preston North End on July 13, although it remains uncertain whether the match will proceed as planned.