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London clubs have been sending their condolences after a Liverpool player and his brother died in a car crash.
London clubs have been sending their condolences after tragic news emerges from Spain involving Liverpool star Diogo Jota. It has been confirmed that Jota has died at the age of 28 in a car crash in the Spanish province of Zamora.
Jota was travelling in a car with his brother, Andre Silva, 26, and Spanish authorities say both diseased at around 12.30am on Thursday. Jota only married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, last month, and the couple have three children.
Liverpool confirmed in a statement on Thursday: “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.”
On the back of that statement, London clubs have been sending their condolences.
Crystal Palace wrote on X in response: “Everyone at Crystal Palace sends its deepest sympathies to Diogo’s family, friends and everyone at Liverpool during this very sad time.”
Millwall wrote: “Everybody at Millwall sends their unconditional love and support to the family and friends of Diogo, and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this desperately sad time. We are all here for you. Rest in peace, Diogo.”
Leyton Orient wrote: “Everyone at Leyton Orient sends their sincerest condolences to all of Diogo's family and friends, and all at Liverpool Football Club, at this incredibly difficult time.”
Brentford wrote: “We send our deepest condolences to Diogo's family, friends, and all those at Liverpool, at this incredibly sad time Rest in peace, Diogo.”
Tottenham wrote: “Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly difficult time.”
Chelsea wrote: “Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time.”
Fulham wrote: “We're devastated by the shocking news that Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, have passed away. Everyone at Fulham is thinking of the many people affected by these tragic losses, including all at Liverpool.”
West Ham wrote: “Everyone at West Ham United is greatly saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those connected to Liverpool Football Club at this unimaginably difficult time.”
Arsenal wrote: “The thoughts of everyone at Arsenal are with Diogo’s family, friends and all associated with Liverpool Football Club. Rest in peace, Diogo.“
Charlton Athletic wrote: “Everyone at Charlton Athletic sends our deepest condolences to Diogo's family, friends and everyone associated with Liverpool during this heartbreaking time.”
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