In Video: Liverpool star Diogo Jota has tragically passed away at the age of 28.

Tragic Loss: Liverpool and Portugal Forward Diego Jotta Dies in Car Accident at 28

We’ve got some incredibly tragic news that has left the football world in shock and grief: Liverpool and Portugal forward Diego Jotta has died in a car accident in Spain. The 28-year-old midfielder, who was married only last month to the mother of his three children, was killed in a crash alongside his brother Andre Silva, also a professional footballer, in the early hours of this morning.

According to a statement from the Zamora Provincial Council, the accident occurred on the A52 Palosios de Santaa, where the vehicle caught fire and the flames spread to the surrounding vegetation. The 28-year-old Jotta, who was playing for Liverpool since 2020, and his 26-year-old brother Andre Silva, a player for Penfiel in the Portuguese second division, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A Life Cut Short

Born in Porto in December 1996, Jotta began his career at Pacos de Ferrer before moving to Atletico Madrid and then joining Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in 2017. He helped the team win promotion to the Premier League and played 63 games, scoring 13 goals before making the move to Liverpool in 2020, where he established himself as a vital member of the team. He won the FA Cup, League Cup, and Premier League with Liverpool, and also won the UEFA Nations League twice with Portugal.

Jotta was a key player for Liverpool, known for his work rate, flexibility, and goal threat. He scored eight minutes into his Liverpool debut, impressing fans and teammates alike. Off the pitch, he was a devoted husband and father of three, who only married his partner just 11 days ago.

Outpouring of Tributes

The news has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, with tributes pouring in from across the world. Gary Neville posted on Twitter, “This is heartbreaking news about Diego Jotta and his brother. All my love and best wishes to his family.” Henry Winter described the news as “desperate, tragic, and unimaginable,” adding, “Thoughts with the families and friends of Diego Jotta and Andre Silva.”

The Portuguese Football Federation has also released a statement, expressing their deepest condolences to the families and friends of both Jotta and Silva. Portugal’s national team will observe a minute of silence before their match against Spain in the Women’s European Championship this Thursday.

Reaction from the Football World

Liverpool and Wolves have yet to release an official statement, but Napoli Football Club has expressed its condolences to Jotta’s family and the Liverpool club. Porto Football Club, where Jotta spent a year on loan, has also sent its deepest regrets, describing the news as a “shock and deep regret.”

As the news continues to sink in, thoughts are with Jotta’s family, friends, and teammates, as well as the football world at large. The 28-year-old had a career full of exploits, but it’s his personal life and legacy that will be remembered most fondly.

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