Jota, who joined Liverpool in 2020, had recently married
Jota, who joined Liverpool in 2020, had recently married (Getty)
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre died in a car accident in the province of Zamora, Spain.
The crash was initially reported by Spanish state-owned TV, citing local firefighters, with Jota's 26-year-old brother, a footballer for FC Penafiel, also in the vehicle.
Pedro Proenca, head of the Portuguese Football Federation, confirmed the deaths, expressing profound devastation and highlighting Jota's character and contributions.
Portuguese prime minister Luis Montenegro extended his deepest condolences, describing the news as unexpected, tragic, and a sad day for sports.
Jota, who joined Liverpool in 2020 and won multiple titles, had recently married and was a key attacker for the club.