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The first image of Diogo Jota’s deadly car crash has been launched by Spanish media after the Liverpool ahead and his brother died within the Spanish province of Zamora.

The Portugal soccer star and his brother, Andre Silva, had been each within the car and the Guardia Civil confirmed they died at roughly 00.30 native time.

They say the Lamborghini that Jota was touring in suffered a tire blowout and left the highway whereas overtaking one other vehicle after which caught fire. Jota had solely married his long-time companion, Rute Cardoso, final month. They had three kids collectively.

Spanish outlet LOZ launched the primary image of Jota’s crash, with the victims left unidentifiable. The report says that a number of firefighters from the close by city of Rionegro del Puente rushed to the scene however had been unable to save lots of the lives of the 2 younger males.

Liverpool launched a assertion on Thursday morning which learn: “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 shall be making no additional remark at this time and request the privateness of Diogo and Andre’s household, mates, teammates and membership employees is revered as they attempt to come to phrases with an unimaginable loss. We will proceed to supply them with our full help.”

Another Spanish outlet, AS, published a picture of the car on the side of the road with police and the emergency medical unit attending the scene. Several of Jota’s former clubs have also paid tribute to him.

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Wolves, who he left to join Liverpool in 2020, wrote on social media: “We are heartbroken. Diogo was adored by our followers, cherished by his teammates and cherished by everybody who labored with him during his time at Wolves. The recollections he created won’t ever be forgotten.

“Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Diogo and his brother, Andre. You will be truly missed, and always remembered.”

Wolves introduced Jota to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish membership additionally issuing a assertion that learn: “Atletico de Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the passing of Diogo Jota, former club player, and his brother Andre. We send our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones. Rest in peace.”

UEFA has confirmed that, after a request from the Portuguese Football Federation, a minute’s silence shall be held during all matches on the Women’s Euro 2025 on Friday and Saturday, together with Spain vs Portugal.

An outpouring of tributes has been paid to Jota and his brother, who performed skilled soccer with Portuguese second-division membership Penafiel.

Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher wrote on social media: “Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids.”

Pedro Proenca, head of the Portuguese Football Federation, stated in a assertion: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, this morning, in Spain.

“On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I specific my deepest condolences to the household and mates of Diogo and Andre Silva, in addition to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the golf equipment the place, respectively, lined up the gamers.

“We lost to two champions. The death of Diogo and Andre Silva represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honour their legacy.”