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Man Utd have sent their support to Liverpool FC following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota.
The Spanish Guardia Civil confirmed the heartbreaking news after two occupants were killed in a road traffic accident, when the vehicle they were in left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking. The incident occurred in the early hours in the municipality of Cernadilla in the province of Zamora.
A statement released by Liverpool read: “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.”
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In a short post on social media, United sent its best wishes to Liverpool at such a sad time for everyone associated with the sport. “Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news,” the post read.
Portugal FA releases statement
In a social media post on Thursday morning, the Portuguese Football Association confirmed the tragic news in an emotional statement from the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, Pedro Proenca:
"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," it began. "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.
"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."
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