BREAKING: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has died in a car crash.
Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has been killed in a car crash in northwestern Spain at the age of 28. His brother Andre, also a footballer, died alongside him. Follow the latest as tributes come in.
Liverpool FC devastated by Jota’s ‘tragic passing’
Liverpool FC have released a statement after the death of Diogo Jota – here it is in full:
“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 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.
“We will continue to provide them with our full support.”
