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Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28.

The Portugal forward and his brother, Andre, were killed in a car crash in Spain on Thursday morning.

According to the Spanish Guardia Civil, the accident happened after Jota and his brother’s Lamborghini ‘left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking.’

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Fresh details have been revealed that he was travelling by car from Porto to get a ferry from Santander back to England.

The Portugal international had been advised by doctors not to fly back to Liverpool as he had undergone minor surgery.

News of Jota's death has sent shockwaves throughout the world of football, with tributes flooding in and fans leaving wreaths, scarves, shirts and flowers at a makeshift shrine outside Anfield.

Liverpool have said they are "devastated" at the "unimaginable loss" of their player, while Cristiano Ronaldo said the passing of his international teammate "doesn't make sense".

Listen to talkSPORT and follow our live blog below for the latest tributes and reaction to this devastating news story.

4 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to Diogo Jota following his tragic death in a car accident with his brother.

"YNWA."

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26 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

We're continuing to see the footballing world mourn Diogo Jota.

Lionel Messi has posted a picture of Jota on Instagram and captioned it with: "QEPD"

It stands for 'Que En Paz Descanse', which translates in English to "May he rest in peace".

Jota's former Liverpool teammate Roberto Firmino has also paid tribute to the Portuguese forward and his brother.

We will miss you so much!

"All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them!

"Rest in peace - Love"

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Today, 13:05By Jack Johnson

The footballing world continues to pay tribute to Diogo Jota following his fatal car accident alongside his brother.

Thoughts & Prayers to your family, RIP," Tammy Abraham also posted.

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Today, 12:45By Jack Johnson

Diogo Jota's Portugal teammate Pepe has paid respects to the Liverpool star with a post on Instagram.

"It was with great sadness that I received the news of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre," Pepe wrote.

"An untimely, painful loss that leaves us all poorer - as colleagues, as friends and as football lovers.

"At this moment of deep sorrow, I send the family, friends and all those who loved them my most sincere condolences.

"May you find strength in the love and memories you left behind.

"May you rest in peace."

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Today, 12:31By Jack Johnson

Alongside the fans gathering outside Anfield and laying flowers and scarves for Diogo Jota, Wolves fans are too.

It's not just him, it's his brother as well, his poor family, I just can't believe it.

"Life's just gone in seconds like that, when you least expect.

"Words can't describe, you wake up and don't expect to see that headline like that.

"The team will never be the same without him, we've adopted him, he's an honorary scouser, he'll always be one of us, he'll never be forgotten around here." 

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Today, 12:04By Jack Johnson

Darwin Nunez is the first Liverpool player to pay tribute to teammate Diogo Jota after his tragic death this morning.

Nunez posted a picture of himself and Jota on Instagram.

"Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother, Andre.

"You will be truly missed, and always remembered."

Another of Jota's former clubs, Atlético Madrid, also wrote on social media: "Atlético de Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the passing of former club player Diogo Jota and his brother André.