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LeBron James has paid tribute to Liverpool FC footballer Diogo Jota who tragically passed away on Wednesday evening in a car accident in Spain.

Jota had been travelling with his brother when their Lamborghini suffered a tire blowout, causing them to veer off the road and catch fire, Spanish police have stated.

The news was reported by several outlets in the early hours of Thursday, before being confirmed by the football club in a heart-wrenching statement.

"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," the club announced, reports the Mirror US

Diogo Jota tragically died at the age of 28

The football world is mourning after the tragic passing of Liverpool's beloved Diogo Jota, with tributes pouring in from figures like Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, and Gary Neville.

A poignant statement released on Pedro Proenc?a's verified Facebook page by the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the harrowing news: "The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre? Silva, this morning in Spain.

"Much more than just a fantastic player, who played almost 50 times for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his teammates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself.

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"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 to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players played respectively.

"The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked UEFA for a minute's silence this Thursday, before our team's match against Spain in the Women's European Championship.

"We have lost two champions

The passing of Diogo and Andre? Silva represents an irreparable loss for Portuguese football and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day."