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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool FC 'devastated' - full statementpublished at 10:26 British Summer Time

We've just had this statement from Jota's club, Liverpool.

"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."

 

  • Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain

  • The car left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking another car, local police say

  • His brother, Andre Silva, also died in the crash

  • Jota, 28, married his partner last month - the couple had three children together

  • The Portuguese international was a key part of the Liverpool side that won the Premier League last season

  • Liverpool FC say they are "devastated" by what they call an "unimaginable loss"

  • The national federation says Jota was "not only a fantastic player" but "an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents"