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Search The football world is in mourning after the tragic death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who also had a career in the sport.

Diogo Jota's brother brother Andre Silva was also a footballer (Image: Getty)

The brother of the late Diogo Jota, Andre Silva, who also died in the road traffic tragedy that took the Liverpool forward's life, was a gifted player in his own right.

Jota, 28, and Andre, 26, died after being involved in an accident in the Spanish province of Zamora.

While Jota was known for his heroics with Liverpool, helping them seal the Premier League this season, Andre was an attacking midfielder who played for FC Penafiel in Portugal's second tier.

He also played for Boavista and the FC Famalicao's under-23 side throughout his career.

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At the top level, Andre had made 102 appearances and scored 17 goals.

President of Portuguese Football Federation Pedro Proença said: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, this morning, in Spain.

Diogo Jota helped Liverpool win the Premier League this season (Image: Getty)

“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 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 represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honor their legacy.”

Liverpool released a statement as well which read: "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.

"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.