Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 following a tragic road accident in Spain.
The fatal crash occurred on the A-52 motorway, at kilometre 65, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria in the province of Zamora.
Jota, born in 1996, was a key figure for both Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team. The news of his sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the footballing world and beyond.
The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the incident on Thursday, confirming that Jota died at the scene of the accident.
Just four days ago, Jota got married. He was also the proud father of three young children. This is an unimaginable loss for his family, friends, and everyone who admired him both on and off the pitch.
In this moment of deep sorrow, Football is in mourning.
Rest in peace, Diogo 🖤
