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The deaths of Jota and his brother Andre Silva, also a professional footballer who played for Penafiel, were announced by the Portuguese Football Federation.

According to reports in Spain, the two men died after a car in which they were travelling crashed in Zamora, Spain.

The deaths of Jota and his brother Andre Silva, also a professional footballer who played for Penafiel, were announced by the Portuguese Football Federation.

He began his career with Pacos de Ferreira in his native Portugal before earning a move to Atletico Madrid as a 19-year-old, before moving to England.

He signed for Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club, with nine of those goals coming last season as Arne Slot’s side won the Premier League title.

Jota also lifted the FA Cup and Carabao Cup with Liverpool, and was a Champions League runner-up in 2022.

Tributes at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, in memory of Diogo Jota who has died at the age of 28(Image: PA Wire)

Jota and his wife Rute Cardoso recently married in an intimate ceremony held just a few weeks ago.

When you look at the Premier League, you always see Liverpool as one of the biggest teams in the country, so it’s impossible to say no.

“So we just want to come [here], to give our best and hopefully I can become a good option for Liverpool in the future.”

The Portuguese Football Federation has announced it is devastated by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Spain this morning(Image: PA Wire)

A few days ago, the couple shared the news that they had tied the knot.

Yes to forever.” The Instagram post received over 190,000 likes and over 1,000 comments, including love heart emojis from fellow Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and Natalia Becker, wife of goalkeeper Alisson.

Rute shared further pictures from their wedding day in a new post yesterday and said: “My dream come true.” Jota left a comment which said: “I’m the lucky one.”

Diogo Jota and wife Rute Cardoso(Image: Instagram)

André, Diogo Jota's brother, was 25 years old and was in the devastating car crash with him.

They had celebrated Diogo's wedding together in the Sanabria area, very close to the scene of the accident.

In a statement, Liverpool FC said: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

“The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.

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“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.

“We will continue to provide them with our full support.”