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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 after a tragic car crash in northern Spain, just two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart
The Portuguese player, who joined Liverpool in 2020 and was known for his sharp movement and finishing, had been travelling with his younger brother, André Silva, 26, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames.
According to the Daily Mail, both died at the scene.
Local reports say the crash happened along the A-52 motorway in Zamora, a route often used by those travelling from northern Portugal.
Authorities believe the car's tyre blew out while overtaking, causing it to veer off the road
Emergency services in Castilla and León confirmed the crash.
Emergency services in Castilla and León confirmed the crash after receiving multiple calls about a burning vehicle at KM65 of the A-52 in Cernadilla, Zamora.
Police, fire brigade, and medical teams were dispatched, and two deaths were confirmed at the scene.
Jota had recently married Rute Cardoso, his partner and mother of their three children
In an interview released just a day before the crash, he called himself "the luckiest man in the world".
Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, confirmed the deaths and paid tribute.
"Much more than an amazing player… Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person… someone with an infectious joy."
UEFA will observe a minute's silence before Portugal's next match.
In a statement, Liverpool Football Club said the team is "devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota"
"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," the brief statement read.
The club also promised to provide the deceased star's family its full support.
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