Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash.
The 28-year-old and his brother, Andre, who was also a professional footballer, were killed while they were travelling from Penafiel when their car went off the road.
Jota has tragically died in a car crash
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Jota has tragically died in a car crashCredit: Getty
The incident occurred on the A-52 in the Spanish province of Zamora.
According to the Guardia Civil, the accident occurred after Jota and his brother's Lamborghini 'left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking.'
"It was in the early hours, 00:30 BST, in the municipality of Cernadilla in the province of Zamora.
"The car caught on fire and the two occupants were killed."
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When asked to confirm the identities of those involved in the accident, the Guardia Civil said: "The player and his brother, Andre Silva."
Emergency services in the Castilla and Leon region also confirmed the crash.
"The 1-1-2 Castilla y León operations room received several calls reporting a vehicle accident at Km. 65 of the A-52, in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora. A car was reported to have been involved in an accident and the vehicle was on fire," a statement read.
"1-1-2 notified the Zamora Traffic Police, the Zamora Provincial Council Fire Brigade, and the Sacyl Emergency Coordination Center (CCU) of this accident.
"From there, a Medical Emergency Unit (UME) and the Primary Care Medical Staff (MAP) from the Mombuey Health Center were sent who confirmed the death of two people on the scene."
Jota's tragic death came just two weeks after he married long-term girlfriend Rute Cardoso in Portugal.
Jota and his brother spent time together at Portuguese giants Porto
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Jota and his brother spent time together at Portuguese giants PortoCredit: @fcporto - X
The 28-year-old's last involvement in a match came for Portugal in the Nations League final as they beat Spain on penalties.
Tributes have flowed across social media from prominent football figures as they mourned the loss of the Portuguese star.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville wrote on X: "This is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. All my love and best wishes to the family."
The Portuguese Football Federation said: "The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are utterly devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva this morning in Spain.
"Far beyond being an exceptional player, with nearly 50 caps for the National Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference within his own community.
"On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players, respectively, performed.
Jota made over 180 appearances for the Reds and registered 91 goal contributions
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Jota made over 180 appearances for the Reds and registered 91 goal contributions
"The Portuguese Football Federation has already requested UEFA to observe a minute of silence this Thursday before our National Team’s match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship.
"We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and André Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy daily."
Porto, where Jota spent the 2016/17 season on loan, posted: "FC Porto is in mourning.
"It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks. Rest in peace."
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Jota began his professional career in 2014 with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira, before he moved to Atletico Madrid two years later.
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