Diogo Jota of Liverpool
Diogo Jota of Liverpool
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident.
The 28-year-old is said to have been travelling with his brother, Andre Silva, in the Zamora region of Sanabria when the incident occurred.
According to the Zamora provincial council, firefighters attended the scene on the A52, known as the Palacios de Sanabria, after the vehicle caught fire.
Zamora News report that emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 1am on Thursday morning, with the vehicle heading towards nearby Benavente.
The Portugal international married long-time partner Rute Cardoso on June 22.
Liverpool have been approached for comment.
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