Liverpool have released a statement after the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
The 28-year-old lost his life in a road traffic accident in Spain this morning alongside his brother, Andre.
Jota won the English Premier League title with Liverpool last season, and the Anfield club have since addressed his death: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," a statement read.
"The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.
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"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."
It follows the Portuguese Football Federation's expression of condolences over the accident.
"The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, this morning, in Spain," a statement read.
"Much more than an outstanding player, with nearly 50 caps for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all colleagues and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community.
"The Portuguese Football Federation expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players respectively played.
"The Portuguese Football Federation has already requested UEFA to hold a minute of silence, this Thursday, before our National Team’s match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship.
"We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and André Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily."
