Football club of Diogo Jota’s brother Andre Silva join in tributes to the pair | OneFootball

The football club of Diogo Jota’s brother, Andre Silva, said they are “filled with pain” at their deaths.

Both were killed in a car crash while travelling together in Spain and tributes have been flooding in for the two siblings.

Andre Silva, 25, was also a professional footballer for Portuguese second division side Penafiel.

In a statement, the club said: “Futebol Clube Penafiel expresses its deepest condolences for the tragic death of André Silva and his brother Diogo Jota, victims of a traffic accident that occurred in the last few hours.“The loss of two such young lives, both linked to the world of football, fills us with pain and consternation. At this difficult time, Futebol Clube Penafiel extends its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and all those who shared moments of life and passion for sport with André and Diogo.“The club will declare official mourning and will pay tribute at upcoming sporting events.“May they rest in peace.”

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota while he was in charge, said he was “heartbroken” at the death of a “great friend”.

Cristiano Ronaldo has also been among Jota’s former team-mates who have paid tribute to him, saying: “It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the national team, just now you had gotten married.

“To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in peace.”

Both Jota and Silva played for Pacos de Ferreira in Portugal, who said: “Diogo and André both played for Mata Real, where they left their mark.

“They were two extraordinary people who stood out for their humility, responsibility and immense dedication to the club they played for. Both finished their training at the club, and it was also at FC Paços de Ferreira that Diogo began to chart his path as a senior athlete.”