Liverpool and Portugal football player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, have died in a car crash.
Spain’s Guardia Civil said the car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking another car. It then set on fire, they added.
The accident was just two weeks after Diogo Jota’s wedding day to long-term partner Rute Cardoso, which took place on 22 June.”Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
“The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.
“We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
Fans are beginning to gather outside Anfield, laying floral tributes and paying respects to Diogo Jota at Hillsborough memorial.
The Portuguese forward was adored by Liverpool supporters – the song fans sang about him taking the Reds “to victory” has been one of the most popular on the Kop throughout recent years of success.
Jota was a regular goal scorer but his tenacity, work rate and laid-back character endeared him further as man.
People in Liverpool are stunned and deeply saddened today.
Diogo Jota reached the pinnacle of his football career for both club and country this season, winning the Premier League title with Liverpool and helping Portugal to victory in the final of the Uefa Nations League.
He began his career with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira and joined Atletico Madrid in 2016.
Jota had successful loan spells with both Porto and Wolves, helping the latter earn promotion to the Premier League in 2018 before making his move to Molineux a permanent one that summer.
After two years in the West Midlands, the forward sealed a £41m move to Liverpool and went on to score 65 goals in 182 appearances during five seasons at Anfield.
His honours with the Reds also included one FA Cup (2022) and two EFL Cup (2022 & 2024) winners medals.
On the international scene, Jota scored 14 goals in 49 appearances for Portugal.
