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An Australian broadcaster has described Diogo Jota as one of the "nicest" people he's ever encountered.

The football community is in shock following the tragic news that the 28-year-old Liverpool striker and his 26-year-old brother Andre Silva, have been killed in a car accident.

Buckley posted on X: "I met Diogo Jota in 2019.



Rest in Peace, Diogo Jota and Andre Silva."

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The devastating news has understandably rocked the football world, with numerous clubs and notable figures expressing their condolences.

Liverpool released a statement saying: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

We will continue to provide them with our full support."

Pedro Proenc?a, President of the Portuguese Football Federation, 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."

"Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all team-mates 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 Andre? 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.

The deaths of Diogo and Andre? Silva represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy on a daily basis."

The incident occurred merely a fortnight after Jota married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, in Portugal.