The Portuguese forward, along with his brother Andre, 25, lost their lives in the early hours of Thursday, July 3.
According to numerous reports, Jota had been in a Lamborghini with his sibling when a tyre blowout occurred while overtaking a car on the A-52 motorway in Cernadilla, a municipality in the province of Zamora.
The vehicle then crashed and burst into flames.
A Liverpool fan at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, after laying a tribute in memory of Diogo Jota, who has died at the age of 28A Liverpool fan at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, after laying a tribute in memory of Diogo Jota, who has died at the age of 28 (Image: Peter Byrne) It is led to believe that the two died instantly.
The news of Jota’s death has caused profound shock across the football world, with his last social media post four an image of his wedding day, which took place on June 22 – 10 days before his sudden passing.
In a club statement, Liverpool said: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
“The club have been informed that 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 requests 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.”
A book of condolence has been set up at Anfield, Liverpool’s stadium, for fans to write in.
Tens of thousands of tributes have been left online by numerous players and clubs, with Wycombe offering their well-wishes to the current Premier League champions.
Tributes outside Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, in memory of Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain. The Liverpool and Portugal forward died along with his younger brother AndreTributes outside Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, in memory of Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain. The Liverpool and Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre (Image: Matthew Cooper/PA Wire) In a social media post, the Chairboys said: “Everyone at Wycombe Wanderers sends their deepest condolences to Diogo's friends, family and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly sad time.”
Many fans have left floral tributes outside Anfield, as well as Molineux, the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers – a side who brought Jota to English football.
Matt Wild, Wolves’ director of football operations & administration, who worked closely with Jota when he was at the club, said: “It’s such devastating news, not only for the passing of Diogo, which is just tragic enough, but to lose his brother as well.
“Leaving behind his wife, his three young children and the loss of his brother, it’s so difficult to comprehend. It’s just so sudden, it’s such a shock, and I think it will take a lot of us some time to process and come to terms with it.
“The impact he had at Wolves was huge. He was only here for three years, but what an important three years.
“He was so humble, so kind, so professional, yet determined and hungry.
“Everyone’s witnessed his progression throughout his career, from such a young age, to go to Liverpool at the age of 23 and go on to great success there, he’s won lots of trophies, and it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.”
Jota began his career with Pacos de Ferreira and scored 15 goals in 43 appearances, which led him to move to Atletico Madrid in 2016, but he never played a competitive game for the Spanish side.
Cristiano Ronaldo said it doesn't make sense following the death of his Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota (PA)Cristiano Ronaldo said it doesn't make sense following the death of his Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota (PA) (Image: Bradley Collyer) Instead, a loan move to Porto occurred in which he scored against Leicester City in the Champions League, before a transfer to Wolves in 2017.
He ended up scoring 18 goals that year as the Old Gold won promotion to the Premier League after a six-year absence.
A move to Liverpool occurred in 2020, and across the last five years, he managed to bag 65 strikes in 182 matches, winning a Premier League title, two League Cups and an FA Cup.
Internationally, he played 49 times for Portugal, with his last career appearance being in this year’s Nations League final, which they won, beating Spain via a penalty shootout.