Liverpool team lead tributes to striker Diogo Jota after tragic death: 'We are devastated'

Tributes have begun to pour in for Liverpool star Diogo Jota, after news broke that he passed away on Thursday morning in Spain after a car accident.

Spanish outlet Marca reports that the Liverpool striker died after an incident in Zamora, Spain on Thursday morning.

Pedro Proenca, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, later confirmed the heartbreaking news that Jota's brother, Andre, aged 26, also passed away in the accident.

The devastating event occurred just days after the Portugal international tied the knot with his long-term partner Rute Cardoso.

Liverpool Football Club have paid tribute to Diogo on their social media, sharing a photo of Diogo with the caption: "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."

The UEFA also paid tribute as they said: "On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss."

The Premier League took to social media to share some moving words: "Everyone at the Premier League is shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Our sincerest condolences go to Diogo’s family, friends, Liverpool FC, and all their supporters at this heartbreaking time. Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed. We will continue to support our friends and colleagues at the club."

Fellow Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Manchester City, have all paid tribute online.

"Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Diogo," Manchester City posted in a statement on social media.

"Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time," the London club posted.

Spurs posted on X: "Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Diogo Jota. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and all at Liverpool Football Club at this incredibly difficult time."