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Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Diogo Jota(Image: Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo says "it doesn't make sense" following the tragic death of Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota.

The deaths of Jota and his brother Andre Silva, also a professional footballer who played for Penafiel, were announced by the Portuguese Football Federation.

We will all miss you."

The tragic news emerged in the early hours of Thursday morning and the Portuguese Football Federation then confirmed the tragedy.

“The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning,” a statement read.

“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 team-mates and opponents.

He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.

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“On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation and myself, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and Andre as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.

“We have lost two champions.

Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.”

Liverpool also confirmed the tragedy and said in a statement on Thursday morning: "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.

It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks.