Liverpool football star Diogo Jota has been killed in a car crash just days after his wedding.
The crash took place in Zamora, in northwestern Spain, where Spain's Guardia Civil believe the car left the road while overtaking due to a tyre blowout.
It is understood that he was travelling with his brother, Andre, who has also died.
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Liverpool released a statement of the club's devastation at Jota's death, requesting privacy for his family.
"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," the statement read.
"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."
Last month, Jota married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children, posting on social media that was "the lucky one".
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The Portuguese national football team paid tribute to Jota, describing him as "an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents".
Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota's teammate on the Portugal national team,
"It doesn't make sense," Ronaldo wrote on his social media account.
"Just now we were together in the national team, you had just got married.
"Rest in Peace, Diogo e André. We will miss you."
Main image: Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring a goal. Picture by: Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy Live News.
