Diogo Jota dies in tragic road accident in Spain
The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed, through an official note on social media, the death of Diogo Jota.
Liverpool forward and his brother André tragically passed away following a car accident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, in Zamora, northern Spain.
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According to Spanish press, the accident occurred around 00:40. The vehicle in which the Portuguese international was traveling left the road and caught fire, with the flames spreading to the surrounding vegetation.
Emergency teams were immediately called and quickly went to the scene.
Jota was 28 years old and had married Rute Cardoso last month. The couple has three children.
His brother André was also a professional footballer, representing Penafiel, from the Portuguese League 2.
Liverpool said they are "devastated by the news".
In a statement, the club said they will not make further comments and asked that "the privacy of Diogo and André's family, friends, teammates and club staff be respected, as they try to deal with an unimaginable loss".
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"We will continue to provide them with all our support", wrote the English club.
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