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Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28(Image: INSTAGRAM)

Diogo Jota had been living his "dream" life both on and off the pitch before tragedy struck.

The Liverpool forward died in a devastating road traffic accident in Zamora, Spain, on Thursday morning.

He is survived by his three children and devoted wife Rute Cardoso, with the couple celebrating a huge milestone just days before the horror crash.

Jota's younger brother, Andre Silva, 26, also passed away in the same the accident, the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed.

Diogo will be remembered for his extraordinary skills on the football field, with his precision, technical excellence, and unparalleled dribbling abilities elevating him as a stand-out member of the Liverpool squad.

Career accomplishments aside, Diogo enjoyed plenty of happiness in his personal life and married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, just 11 days before his death.

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Having both attended the same high school in Portugal, Diogo and Rute began dating in 2013, long before the sporting superstar made his senior international debut in 2019.

Rute supported Diogo every step of the way, moving to England in 2017 when Jota was snapped up by Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Yes to forever" - a caption that now makes for heartbreaking reading.

Meanwhile, mere hours before his death, Diogo uploaded a video filled with memorable moments from their special day.

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Followers were offered a glimpse at the ornate church where they exchanged their vows, while another part of the clip showed Rute looking out above the red rooftops of Porto, a city that clearly meant so much to them both.

Guests could be seen dancing the night away in what appeared to be a carefree evening of music and togetherness.

Mere hours before his death, Diogo shared footage from his wedding video(Image: Instagram/@diogoj_18)

The most moving shots are those of Diogo and Rute gazing into each other's eyes, the very picture of newlyweds with everything in the world to look forward to.

The video is introduced with the following poignant voiceover: "Dear Rute, Dear Diogo, today is a day that will mark your lives for the rest of your days.

Friends and family had gathered to celebrate the couple(Image: Instagram/@diogoj_18)

"This is the only day that you have been able to get together, at the same time, in the same place.

Today I say not even death can do that."

The couple supported each other through life's obstacles, 'holding each other’s hand' every step of the way

After the tragic car crash that stole the lives of Diogo and his brother, emergency services in the Castilla and Leon region confirmed the accident with the following statement: "The 1-1-2 Castilla y León operations room received several calls reporting a vehicle accident at Km.

From there, a Medical Emergency Unit (UME) and the Primary Care Medical Staff (MAP) from the Mombuey Health Centre were sent, who confirmed the death of two people on the scene."

The couple had been together since their teenage years

Meanwhile, Proenca paid tribute "amazing" Diogo and his brother via social media, writing: "The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva, this 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 football star was a devoted family man

"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.

"Lost to two champs.

The disappearance of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything to, daily, honour their legacy."

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