Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo Jota tragically killed in car accident | OneFootball

The football world is mourning the loss of Diogo Jota on Thursday, who has tragically been killed in a car accident alongside his brother André Silva.

According to widespread reports, the accident occurred just after midnight on Thursday in the Spanish city of Zamora, where the brothers were on holiday.

The Liverpool and Portugal striker, who was 28, married his wife Rute Cardoso only last month, and they have three children.

His brother André Silva was also a professional footballer for Portuguese Liga 2 side Penafiel.

A statement released by the Portuguese football federation read: "The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva in Spain this morning.

"Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents. He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.

"On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation and myself, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and André, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.

"The Portuguese Football Federation has asked UEFA to hold a minute's silence ahead of our national team's match against Spain in the Women's European Championship on Thursday.

"We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day."

OneFootball sends its thoughts and prayers to the Jota family and everybody affected by this tragic news.

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