Unbelievable Tragedy: Joshua Zirkzee Vanishes at Los Angeles Tunnel Collapse Site After Diogo Jota’s Funeral

Los Angeles, July 20, 2025 – In a shocking turn of events that has left the soccer world reeling, Manchester United star Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly vanished at the site of a catastrophic tunnel collapse in Los Angeles, mere minutes after paying his respects at the funeral of Liverpool’s beloved Diogo Jota. The news, announced just 15 minutes ago, has sent shockwaves through fans globally, with Zirkzee’s family reportedly “broken down in pain” as they grapple with this devastating development.

According to eyewitness accounts, Zirkzee, the 24-year-old Dutch forward, was last seen near the entrance of the Wilmington industrial tunnel, part of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts’ Clearwater Project, just before the collapse occurred on Wednesday evening. The tunnel, a massive 18-foot-wide structure designed to carry treated wastewater to the Pacific Ocean, suffered a partial collapse that trapped 31 workers, all of whom miraculously escaped without major injuries. However, Zirkzee’s presence at the site has raised chilling questions, as witnesses claim he was seen moments before the disaster but has not been accounted for since.

Sources close to the situation report that Zirkzee had traveled to Los Angeles to attend the funeral of Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Portuguese star who tragically died alongside his brother André Silva in a car crash in Spain on July 3, 2025. The soccer community, still mourning Jota’s loss, is now confronted with another gut-wrenching mystery. “It’s unimaginable,” said one fan outside Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. “First Diogo, now Joshua? It’s too much to bear.”

The last confirmed sighting of Zirkzee was at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church in Portugal, where he joined Liverpool players, including Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, to honor Jota and his brother. Witnesses say Zirkzee appeared visibly emotional, consoling Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, who was widowed just 11 days after their wedding. After the service, Zirkzee reportedly flew to Los Angeles for reasons that remain unclear, though some speculate he may have been visiting the city for personal or professional commitments.

Details surrounding Zirkzee’s presence at the tunnel remain murky. Two witnesses, local workers near the site, claim they saw a man matching Zirkzee’s description near the tunnel’s entrance around 6:00 PM on Wednesday, just before the collapse was reported. “He looked out of place, like he didn’t belong there,” said one witness, who wished to remain anonymous. “He was pacing, checking his phone, and then he just vanished into the crowd. Minutes later, we heard the rumble and saw the dust cloud.”

Authorities have not officially confirmed Zirkzee’s involvement, but the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and the Los Angeles Fire Department are under intense scrutiny as they investigate the cause of the collapse. Michael Chee, spokesperson for the Sanitation Districts, stated, “We are cooperating fully with investigators to understand what happened. Our focus remains on ensuring the safety of all involved and preventing future incidents.” When pressed about Zirkzee, Chee declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation.

Zirkzee’s family, based in the Netherlands, issued a brief statement through a spokesperson: “We are heartbroken and desperate for answers. Joshua is a loving son and brother, and we beg anyone with information to come forward.” Manchester United, where Zirkzee has been a rising star since his transfer from Bologna in 2024, expressed their devastation in a press release: “We are deeply concerned for Joshua and are in constant contact with his family and authorities. We ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”

The timing of this tragedy, coming so soon after Jota’s death, has left fans and players in a state of disbelief. Tributes for Zirkzee are already pouring in on social media, with hashtags like #FindZirkzee and #YNWA trending worldwide. “He’s one of our own,” tweeted a Manchester United supporter. “We can’t lose another star like this.” Meanwhile, speculation is rife, with some unverified reports suggesting Zirkzee may have been near the tunnel for a documentary project or a community outreach event, though no concrete evidence has surfaced.

As the investigation continues, the soccer world holds its breath, praying for answers about Zirkzee’s fate. The Los Angeles tunnel collapse, already a miraculous story of survival, has now taken on a haunting new dimension. For now, fans can only hope for a miracle to bring Joshua Zirkzee home safely.