Rangers have sent a message of condolence to Diogo Jota's family and Liverpool FC after this morning's tragic news about the star.
The Reds and Portugal forward and his brother, Andre Silva, died after a horror car crash as their vehicle left the road and became engulfed in flames in western Spain.
News spread of the fatal accident this morning and the Portuguese Football Federation and the Anfield club both then confirmed it as they paid tribute to the players.
Jota has been a key player for Liverpool since his transfer from Wolves five years ago and has 49 caps for Portugal, while his brother was at Penafiel in his homeland.
With the Scottish FA among those paying tribute this morning, Rangers have now sent their own message.
Replying to Liverpool's statement, they said: "Everyone at Rangers passes on their sincere condolences to Diogo's family and all @LiverpoolFC at this terribly sad time."
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The Reds' earlier statement read: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of 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 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."
