BREAKING: DIOGO JOTA KILLED IN CAR CRASH

Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash.

The 28-year-old Portuguese forward died in the accident in the early hours of Thursday morning near Zamora, in northwestern Spain.

His brother, Andre, was also killed in the crash on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) near Palacios de Sanabria, heading towards Benavente.

The Guardia Civil in Zamora told Sky Sports News the accident happened at 12.30am.
"A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking," it said in a statement.
"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."

It comes just 10 days after the player married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso.
He had three children.

Diogo Jota played as a striker for Liverpool.

He began his career in his native Portugal and played at Atletico Madrid in Spain before coming to England.
He joined the Merseyside club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020.

Jota played an important role throughout his five years with the Reds, including scoring six times in Liverpool's recent Premier League-winning season.

An avid video gamer, Jota also owned an eSports team and regularly streamed on Twitch.
His brother, Andre, 26, played for Pennafiel, a Portuguese second division club.
The Portuguese football federation said it was "utterly devastated by the deaths".

"Far beyond being an exceptional player, with nearly 50 caps for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference within his own community.

"We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily."

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JUST posted Paul, TERRIBLE news RIP

Absolutely. His poor wife and family. Only got married in last week or so.

Killed alongside his brother - also a professional footballer

Car burst into flames upon impact

Puts football into perspective Paul very very sad news can't imagine what the family are going through RIP Diogo,Andre

Shocking news died alongside his 26 Yr old brother Andre
RIP both Condolences to family.

I just read this and it’s incredibly sad. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of a fabulous player

This is awful news.
It doesn't matter who you support, this was a young talented footballer with a young family at the height of his career, which has been taken away in the blink of an eye.
My sympathy for his family.

Woah.

Not the news I was expecting this morning.

Poor chap only got married two weeks ago, and leaves behind three little ones.

Sadly his brother also passed away.

RIP both. Condolences to the family.

Very, Very sad news.. RIP, Diego.

Dreadful news.

Thoughts go out to all who were close to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

RIP, horrible to hear about this.