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Caoimhin Kelleher and Diogo Jota, pictured in April, were great mates at Liverpool(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Diogo Jota said an emotional goodbye to his “best friend” in the Liverpool squad before the striker’s tragic death in a car crash.

The football world is in mourning after Jota, 28, passed away along with his brother, Andre Silva, 26, in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The Spanish Civil Guard said the siblings were found dead after their car went off a road near the city of Zamora.



Liverpool said the club was “devastated” by the news and that it was an “unimaginable loss”.

The Portuguese Football Federation also said it was “devastated” to learn of the pair’s deaths, adding: “Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football.”

Police said no other vehicles were involved in the incident and believe the crash was caused by a tyre blowout while overtaking.

It is a good way to start the match day action.”

Liverpool issued the following statement after Jota's death was confirmed: “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.

Jota's death has sent the football world into mourning(Image: PA)

“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, team-mates 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.”

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The Portuguese national team said in a statement: “Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents.