The Portuguese forward (28) was killed alongside his brother André Silva (26) in a car crash in Spain — less than a fortnight after his wedding.

Shocked and grief-stricken Liverpool fans flocked to Anfield to lay flowers for their fallen hero.

The club said it was “devastated" by the news.

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Its Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley said he has "lost an incredible person".

The Co Tyrone man posted a photograph of himself and Jota with the Premier League trophy, alongside the caption: "Rest in peace brother.

Don't have words to describe how I'm feeling but, I know we lost an incredible person today".

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Jota was the "essence of what a Liverpool player should be".

He highlighted a side of Jota that people didn't get to see: "The person who never sought popularity but found it anyway.

A person who cared deeply for his family."

He added that for all those in the club "the sense of shock is absolute", describing Jota as a "unique human being".

Slot referenced Jota's recent wedding, saying: "In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this."

Offering his condolences to Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three children and the parents of Jota and his brother André Silva, he concluded: “My message to them is very clear – you will never walk alone.”

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson said: “He was such a good guy.

It’s too soon, and it hurts so much.”

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he once scored against Irish League side Crusaders, said he was "heartbroken".

The Prince of Wales also expressed his deep sadness, sending his condolences to all who knew Jota.

The crash occurred near Zamora in the north-west of Spain.

The local fire department said a car crashed shortly after midnight and burst into flames, with two men found dead.

Jota tied the knot with his partner Rute Cardoso on June 22, and leaves behind three young children.

Known for his clinical finishing at Liverpool, especially when games were tight, Jota also left a lasting legacy at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

He scored Wolves' first European goal in 39 years — and it came against Crusaders in 2019.

The English side won the two-legged tie 6-1, but it was Jota's opener at Molineux that really made history.

After the match, he was complimentary about the Crues’ efforts, saying: "To be honest, I didn’t know much about them before this game, but they were well organised and gave 100% in each tackle and each moment of the game, so they made it hard for us."

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell, who played in that match, recalled the occasion and expressed his sorrow: "It was an incredible game to be a part of, and Diogo Jota was a standout player.

“His tragic passing has shocked everyone in the world of football.

Life can be so cruel.”

Radio Ulster broadcaster Connor Phillips recalled meeting the young forward at an airport a few years ago.

He said he walked up to him and said: “Liverpool — obrigado (the Portuguese word for ‘thank you’)”, to which Jota smiled.

“I watched on when Jota signed for Liverpool, I was in the north of England at the time, and I remember his statement which he put out,” Connor explained.

“He said: ‘I am now at the biggest club of my career, and the best club of my career’.

“He fully bought into the whole Liverpool ethos very early on, and then as he did that, and just as a Liverpool fan, we all loved what he did.

“You could go through the whole 20, 30, 40 years of Liverpool players who came in, made an impact, but never got a song.

We'll all miss you."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Jota's death was "devastating news" and "there are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, and non-fans, who will also be shocked by this".

Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram said he was "heartbroken" by the news and that Jota's death was a "huge loss to our city and the world of football".

At Anfield, hundreds of supporters passed the Liverpool flag — lowered to half-mast outside the famous old stadium — before making their way to an impromptu shrine outside the Main Stand.

The area quickly became a sea of red and white flowers, scarves and shirts; a blue Everton shirt amongst them, a tribute from a fan of their city rivals.


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