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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has paid tribute to former teammate Diogo Jota after his tragic death on Thursday.

Jota was involved in a fatal car accident alongside his brother, Andre Silva, as the pair were reportedly on their way to the UK.

In an emotional statement on Instagram, Van Dijk has also paid tribute to Jota.



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What a human being, what a player, but most importantly what an unbelievable family man.

"You meant so much to all of us and you always will.

For your family to lose two sons, a husband and a father is just unimaginable.

My heart is breaking for all of your beautiful family, for Rute and for your kids.

"I promise you that in these difficult times and beyond we will always be there for your family