Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain aged 28.
The Portuguese Football Federation said it was “devastated” to learn of the deaths of Jota and his brother Andre Silva – adding: “Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football.”
Jota was part of Liverpool’s Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances.
In a statement, the Portuguese national team said: “Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents.
“He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.”
