New details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of Diogo JotaWith the doctor who saw him last to shed light on the last hours of the player and refute harmful voices in circulation online.
Dr. Miguel Goncalvesof the San João hospital in Porto, was one of the last people to talk to WhoOnly five hours before the fatal accident. Who He had recovered from a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and had undergone surgery shortly after helping Portugal to defeat Spain in the Nations League at the beginning of this month. Despite his condition, Who The dedication to the national team has left many drugs.
On the night of July 3, Who and his younger brother André Silva26, were driving a Lamborghini Huracan to the north through Spain, with the aim of capturing a ferry from Santander to England, a safer option recommended by doctors instead of flying.
In an interview with the Portuguese outlet record, Dr. Goncalves remembered, “I said goodbye to Jota and André around 20:30 André was a great support, wanting to spend more time with his brother. They had planned to drive at night when he was fresher, with a stop near Burgos before reaching Santander the next day.”
He vehemently denied the rumors that the brothers had celebrated before the accident, “It hurts me to see these unfounded speculations. There was no party, no reckless behavior. Jota was a true professional who followed every medical education. He had nothing to be ashamed of.”
Dr. Goncalves also shared Who he was optimistic about his healing and next season, “He told me that he would not join the pre -Japan -stage tour to focus on healing. He believed it would be a great season and I believed him.”
The accident occurred at 12:35 on the A-52 near Cernadilla, just 10 miles from the Portuguese border. The authorities suspect that one bursts of tires as it overtakes, causing the movement of Lamborghini, turn over several times and burst into flames. Both brothers died on the scene.
Who The funeral will begin at 15:00 on 4 July in San Cosme, with the burial ceremony scheduled for the next morning to Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, near Porto ironically the same church Who and his sweetness of childhood Rute Cardoso They were married only two weeks earlier.
Who AND Itinerary He had been together since they were 16 and shared three children. Their sudden separation left the devastated football community. Tributes and flowers poured out Anfield, with mourning fans not only a brilliant athlete but a devoted family man and a role model.
The police have not yet confirmed which brother was behind the wheel at the time of the accident. Independently, Who The inheritance remains intact: an immense talent footballer and an unwavering man.
