Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva have died in a car crash in northwestern Spain.
Jota was just 28 and won three major trophies during his time at Liverpool and two UEFA Nations Leagues with the Portuguese national team. His death comes weeks after he got married.
The incident happened near the city of Zamora in northwestern Spain. Jota’s brother, André Silva, who was also a professional soccer player, also died in the crash.
• Jota was an attacker who played an important role in Liverpool’s recent title-winning season, scoring six goals and providing four assists in 26 appearances. He won three major trophies with the Reds and two Nations League titles with Portugal.
• Diogo Jota was 28, got married last month, and had three children with his wife.
• The incident happened near the city of Zamora in northwestern Spain. Jota’s brother, André Silva, who was also a professional soccer player, also died in the crash.•
Liverpool “devastated” by “unimaginable loss” of Jota and younger brother
Liverpool Football Club is “devastated” by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother, the club said in a statement Thursday, calling the incident an “unimaginable loss.”
“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,” the statement continued.
The club added it would continue to give its “full support” to those affected by the loss.
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