Diogo JotaĀ has tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a car crash in Spain.
Jota died on Thursday morning after a traffic incident in the Spanish province of Zamora, along with his brother, Andre Silva
Liverpool FC have now confirmed the news.
BBC SportĀ reportĀ that Jotaās brother, Andre, also died in the crash, which happened at around 00:30 local time (23:30 BST).
The car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking another car. The car set on fire, and both are confirmed to have died.
Jota married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, in Porto last month, with their three young children in attendance.
The 28-year-old played 182 games for Liverpool after joining fromĀ Wolves, winning theĀ League Cup,Ā FA CupĀ and most recently theĀ Premier League.
He was due to report back for pre-season next week, his sixth season at Liverpool.
Portugal teammate Ruben Neves has become the first player to pay tribute to his friend, writing: āThey say we only lose people when we forget them. I will never forget you!ā
It is tragically heartbreaking and our thoughts are with Diogoās friends and family at this time.
Rest In Peace,Ā Diogo Jota, 1996-2025.
DIOGO JOTA, 1996-2025
Born:Ā December 9, 1996
Birthplace:Ā Porto, Portugal
Clubs:Ā Pacos de Ferreira, Atletico Madrid, Porto (loan),Ā Wolves, Liverpool
Liverpool appearances:Ā 182
Liverpool debut:Ā vs. Lincoln, Sept. 24, 2020
Honours:Ā League CupĀ 2022,Ā FA CupĀ 2022,Ā Premier LeagueĀ 2025
Statement from Portuguese FA:
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,Ā Diogo JotaĀ 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 AndrƩ 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 Teamās match against Spain in the Womenās European Championship.
We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and AndrƩ Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honor their legacy daily.
Liverpool FC Statement:
Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing ofĀ 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 Andreās 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.