Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically died in Spain following a car crash.

Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were travelling together in their car before it reportedly caught fire on Thursday morning.

The Portuguese star got married just two weeks ago to partner Rute Cardosa, with the couple already having three children together.

At just 28 years old, Jota was at the peak of his powers and was entering his prime, with it being so cruel that he has been taken away so young.

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This news has halted the entire footballing world, with fans and clubs coming together to pay tribute and offer their condolences.

The Liverpool forward enjoyed a well-decorated career and his most recent campaign was his best to date, with Jota admitting that he had fulfilled his dream.

It didn’t help at all,” Jota said in an interview with Liverpool back in June.

“So, to arrive at this particular season with the title that I’ve been chasing for a lot of years and in the best league in the world – for me where I dreamed to play as a kid – it’s a moment I will cherish forever.

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“It is a remarkable achievement for a small guy that came from Gondomar, where I had this dream.

I knew it was the best league in the world.

“I achieved the moment, I fulfilled my dream when I played for Wolverhampton, because I was there.

I did it in the end.

“I think from the moment I arrived I always played a big part in the teams throughout the years with [Jürgen] Klopp and now with Arne, and finally we did it.

“It’s a moment I will cherish forever, like I said, because it’s a remarkable achievement.”

Some things are simply far bigger than football and this tragic news is exactly one of them.

Rest in peace, Diogo Jota.
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