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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 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.

11 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Diogo Jota's funeral will take place tomorrow at 4pm São Cosme, which is in his home city of Porto.

It is also the location he and his childhood sweetheart, Rute, married just two weeks ago.

Hearses were spotted arriving at the Spanish town of Puebla de Sanabria, where the body of Jota and his brother Andre Silva were taken.

Jota was driving to Granada to get a ferry to the UK after he was advised not to fly following lung surgery.

The tyre on his Lamborghini blew out while attempting to overtake, and the car crashed.

Tragically, the brothers died at the scene.

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31 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have also released a statement about Diogo Jota.

The forward tragically lost his life with his brother early on Thursday morning after a car crash.

The tributes have been rolling in since, and the Liverpool owners are the latest to pay their respects

They said: "On behalf of the leadership teams at Liverpool Football Club and Fenway Sports Group, we offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our number 20, Diogo Jota, and his brother Andre Silva.

"This tragic situation and the reality of it is truly shocking, devastating and has left us numb with grief.

"YNWA."

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Today, 16:14By 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.

"The adidas family is deeply saddened by the loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva," they wrote.

"Our thoughts and deepest condolences go to their family, friends, and all who know and love them.

"Diogo will be remembered as a Champion on and off the football pitch."

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Today, 13:36By Joe Moore

Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has also reacted to the news.

Simply sharing a photo of the two Reds stars arm-in-arm with broken heart emojis, the Senegal international shared his tribute to the Portuguese hero.

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Today, 13:28By Joe Moore

Jurgen Klopp has paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota.

The German coach once called Jota 'the perfect signing' after the forward's seamless arrival at Anfield from Wolves in September 2020.

He spent four years as the Portuguese star's manager, and was known for building strong relationships with his players.

And so Klopp revealed his devastation at the news of Jota's passing with a post on Instagram.

"This is a moment where I struggle - there must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it," said the manager.

"I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André.

"Diogo was a not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father!

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.