Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a automobile crash.
The 28-year-old Portuguese ahead died within the accident within the early hours of Thursday morning close to Zamora, in northwestern Spain.
His brother, Andre, was additionally killed within the crash on the Rias Bajas Freeway (A-52) close to Palacios de Sanabria, heading in direction of Benavente.
Sky’s Sports activities Correspondent Rob Harris speaks in regards to the legacy Diogo Jota will depart.
Follow the latest updates following Diogo Jota’s death
Police stated the accident occurred at 12.30am when the Lamborghini the pair have been travelling in veered off the highway.
Palacios de Sanabria within the north of Spain
“A car left the highway and every thing signifies a tyre burst whereas overtaking,” the Guardia Civil in Zamora informed Sky Sports activities Information in an announcement.
“On account of the accident, the automobile caught hearth and each folks have been killed. Pending the completion of forensic checks, one of many deceased has been recognized as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC participant, and his brother, Andre Felipe.”
It comes simply 10 days after the participant married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso.
He had three youngsters.
Diogo Jota performed as a striker for Liverpool.
He started his profession in his native Portugal and performed at Atletico Madrid in Spain earlier than coming to England.
He joined the Merseyside membership from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020.
Former Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp with Diogo Jota. Pic: PA
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Diogo Jota (proper) throughout a coaching session. Pic: PA
Jota performed an essential position all through his 5 years with the Reds, together with scoring six occasions in Liverpool’s latest Premier League-winning season.
He scored a complete of 47 occasions in 123 matches for the membership. He additionally performed 49 occasions for the Portugal nationwide facet, scoring 14 occasions.
His brother, Andre, 26, performed for Penafiel, a Portuguese second division membership.
Diogo Jota holding the trophy on the workforce bus through the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool. Pic: PA
An announcement issued by Liverpool FC stated the membership was “devastated” by their participant’s demise.
“The membership have been knowledgeable the 28-year-old has handed away following a highway site visitors accident in Spain alongside along with his brother, Andre,” the membership stated in an announcement.
“Liverpool FC can be making no additional remark right now and request the privateness of Diogo and Andre’s household, pals, teammates and membership employees is revered as they attempt to come to phrases with an unimaginable loss.
Sky’s Greg Milam studies from Anfield Stadium the place Liverpool followers are listening to in regards to the demise of Diogo Jota.
“We are going to proceed to supply them with our full assist.”
The Portuguese soccer federation stated it was “totally devastated by the deaths”.
“Far past being an distinctive participant, with almost 50 caps for the nationwide workforce, Diogo Jota was a unprecedented particular person, revered by all teammates and opponents, somebody with a contagious pleasure and a reference inside his personal neighborhood.
Floral tributes left at Anfield this morning. Pic: Sky
“We now have misplaced two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Soccer, and we’ll do every thing to honour their legacy every day.”
An avid video gamer, Jota additionally owned an eSports workforce and often streamed on Twitch.
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