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Diogo Jota during the match against Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2025(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has paid tribute to Diogo Jota after it was confirmed that the Portuguese had died in a car accident in Spain.

The 28-year-old, along with his brother, Andre Silva, both tragically passed away after the incident occurred when travelling in the Zamora region of Sanabria.

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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Tributes have flooded in from the world of football and beyond for the Portugal international.

And Liverpool legend Gerrard has paid his own tribute to the Reds forward after posting on his Instagram story.

With Liverpool Football Club releasing an official statement confirming Jota’s passing, the former Reds captain shared the club’s post on his story.

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Posting a broken heart emoji, Gerrard wrote: “RIP Diogo.

Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time.”

Liverpool released a statement on Thursday morning as they requested the privacy of Jota and Silva’s loved ones be respected at this difficult time.

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It read: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

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."


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