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The stretch of road where Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota tragically passed away following a car crash has been labelled a "real danger" by users on social media.
The 28-year-old died early Thursday morning local time alongside his 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva.
We believe the car suffered a blowout from the marks on the road.
In response to the accident, many people have taken to social media platform X to express their concern, with one individual writing: "This is the highway/goat track where Diogo Jota and his brother died.
Diogo Jota with his brother Andree Silva at Porto
Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca shared an emotional message on Thursday: "The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, this early morning, in Spain.
"Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself.
"On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, lined up the players.
"The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked UEFA for a minute's silence, this Thursday, before the match of our national team with Spain, in the women's European Championship
The disappearance of Diogo and André Silva represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honor their legacy."
Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool