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A picture of the wreckage from the car crash involving Liverpool star Diogo Jota

A picture has emerged of the wreckage of Liverpool star Diogo Jota's car after his fatal accident.

The Liverpool forward passed away on Thursday morning following an incident in Spain.

Pedro Proenca, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, later confirmed that Jota's brother, Andre, 26, also died in the accident.

This news comes just under two weeks after the Portugal international married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso, with whom he has three children.

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

Article continues belowTributes have been paid to Jota(Image: PA)

According to El País, the fire damage from the crash prevented tests from being carried out to confirm that the two victims were Jota and his brother.

Tributes have poured in for the Liverpool star and his brother, with the club themselves releasing a statement: "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 André'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."

Pedro Proenca, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation also paid his respects, saying: "The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, this early 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 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 André Silva represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honor their legacy."

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