Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has tragically passed away after being involved in a car crash.

“The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre,” they wrote.

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“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.”

Tragically, Jota’s brother was also in the car and passed away next to his brother.

“FC Porto is in mourning,” they wrote via X.

“It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks.

“Rest in peace.”

It’s hard to fathom how someone so young can be taken away just like that.

All of us here at Rousing the Kop share our condolences with Jota’s family.