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Diogo Jota of Liverpool FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes(Image: 2025 DeFodi Images)

Liverpool Football Club has released an official statement after it was confirmed that Diogo Jota had died after being involved in a car accident in Spain.

The 28-year-old is said to have been travelling with his brother, Andre Silva, in the Zamora region of Sanabria when the incident occurred.

It is understood the vehicle suffered a tyre blowout when heading towards Benavente, with Zamora News reporting that emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 1am on Thursday morning.

According to the Zamora provincial council, firefighters attended the scene on the A52, known as the Palacios de Sanabria, after the vehicle caught fire.

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The club have now released an official statement following Jota's passing, after speaking to the 28-year-old's family, as they requested the privacy of Diogo and Andre's loved ones is respected.

Liverpool FC's club statement read: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

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"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.

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