Awaiting confirmation from the club and family, Liverpool star Diogo Jota has tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain. The Portuguese international was one of two to pass away in the Spanish region of Zamora.
Jota, 28, was driving with his brother, 26, in the province of Zamora near a town called Sanabria, just above the Portuguese border and the Montesinho Nature Reserve. The local council published news of the accident on Thursday morning, detailing that the fire department were called to the scene in the early hours of the day.
More to follow.
Related:
Liverpool
MuhammedArshad_786
25
We are absolutely devastated to hear about the death of Diogo #Jota following a car accident. Rivalries are all part of the game of football, but when it comes to someone losing their life, it's heartbreaking. Our thoughts go out to his friends, family, and all those at Liverpool.