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Wimbledon has made an exception to its strict clothing rules after Diogo Jota's death(Image: Jess Hornby, Getty Images)

Wimbledon organisers have made the heartfelt move to allow players to wear black armbands in order to pay tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota.

For his family, it is very tough to recover from that."

Having failed to procure an armband in time for his last game, Cabral resolved to wear one in the next round.



Article continues belowWimbledon players have to wear all white, but an exception has now been made following Diogo Jota's death(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

The tragic news of Jota's untimely death circulated among local outlets before Liverpool confirmed the tragedy themselves.

"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," read the club's statement.

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

Jota won the Premier League last season(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

"Liverpool 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.

City said everyone at the club was "shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating development.

"We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time," said the club.

The Merseyside club posted a statement that read: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre? Silva.

Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time and everyone at @liverpoolfc."

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Jota's last appearance for Liverpool was in May when the English champions drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace on the day they hoisted the Premier League trophy.
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