Liverpool and Portugal ahead Diogo Jota has died alongside his brother, André Silva, in a automobile crash close to Zamora, Spain within the early hours of Thursday morning, the Civil Guard instructed the Related Press. He was 28 years previous.
The Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and Portuguese FA additionally confirmed the information.
The Spanish civil guard confirmed to The Related Press that Jota and his brother have been discovered useless after their automobile went off a street close to the western Spanish metropolis.
Police stated they’re investigating the reason for the incident. They stated there have been no different autos concerned.
The information comes simply weeks after Jota married his long-term associate, Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three youngsters.
Jota made 182 appearances for Liverpool since becoming a member of from Wolves in 2020. He lifted the Premier League title in Might, having beforehand gained the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups in his 5 years on the membership.
He started his profession at Portuguese facet Paços de Ferreira and in addition loved spells at Atlético Madrid and FC Porto.
Jota additionally gained 49 worldwide caps for Portugal, throughout which he gained the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and once more final month, scoring 14 targets.
His brother, 25-year-old André Silva, was additionally knowledgeable footballer, enjoying with decrease divison Portuguese membership Penafiel.