The football world has been paying tribute after the shocking news of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota's passing after a car accident at the age of just 28.
Jota and his brother, fellow footballer Andre Silva, were reportedly killed in the province of Zamora, Spain, after a car accident.
The former Atletico Madrid and Wolves star married the mother of his three children just five days ago.
A Premier League champion last season, Jota also won the UEFA Nations League last month with Portugal and acquired 49 caps for his country, scoring 14 goals.
Following the shocking news, tributes have been pouring in from around the football world, with fans laying flowers outside Anfield.
In a statement, the Portuguese Football Federation said: "The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, this morning, in Spain.
"Much more than an outstanding player, with nearly 50 caps for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all colleagues and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community.
"The Portuguese Football Federation expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as to Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where the players respectively played.
"His club Liverpool said in a statement: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
"The club have been notified that the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.
"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.
"We will continue to provide them with our full support.
"Clubs around the Premier League all paid their respects via their social media channels, as well as sides across Europe.
"Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news," Manchester United said on X.
Liverpool's neighbours Everton posted: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
"Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time.
""Devastating news over Diogo Jota and his brother Andre this morning," former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher posted on X.
"Thoughts are with every one of their family and friends, especially his wife Rute and their three lovely kids.
"Jota's former Wolves teammate Ruben Neves posted a short tribute on his Instagram: "They say we only lose people when we overlook them.
I will never overlook you!"
