THE world of football is in mourning following the tragic deaths of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
The pair were involved in a car crash while travelling through Zamora, Spain, in a Lamborghini.
Tributes have been flooding in since the horrific news, including from Jota’s Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
CR7 posted online: “It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married.
“To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you.”
This afternoon, Jota‘s former manager Klopp released the following statement: “This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can’t see it!
“I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. Diogo was a not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!
“All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them! Rest in peace – Love.”
Liverpool and Jota’s former club Wolves have also paid tribute to Portugese forward, who was married just 11 days ago, as have many of his ex-teammates and figures from the world of football.
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