Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash in Spain.

The 28-year-old and his brother, Andre Silva, were travelling in the province of Zamora on Thursday morning before their car reportedly caught fire.

The Portuguese star has only recently got married to Rute Cardosa, with the couple having three children together.

The news has shaken the whole of the footballing world, with fans and teams coming together to send their condolences.

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Tributes have poured in for Jota from all corners of the globe, with rival clubs showing how some things are far more important than football itself.

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The news of the accident first broke on Thursday morning, although most of them were unconfirmed.

However, since the news has sadly been confirmed to be true, the support from the footballing community has been unwavering, from rival clubs alike.

Manchester United posted: “Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news.”

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Whereas Everton shortly followed with a post saying: “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.

Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time.”

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Not only was Jota an amazing footballer, and his legacy will live on forever, but above all, he was an even better person.

At just 28, the Liverpool forward was at the very top of his game and it is so cruel that he has been taken away so young, a reminder that life is far too short.

It is not just football clubs sending their condolences, but players are too.

Ex-Liverpool star Stan Collymore was one of the first to pay tribute, writing a lovely message on his X account.

“I’m sure like many in the football family there’s just a profound sense of shock, sadness and disbelief at the news of Diogo Jota’s death at the unfathomably young age of 28.

Newly married too,” Collymore wrote.

“Sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club.
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