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As we've been reporting, the Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died alongside his brother, André Silva, in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, overnight:

• The accident happened at around 00:30 local time (23:30 BST), when the car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking another car, Spain's Guardia Civil says
• The car then set on fire, they add in a statement
• The tragedy comes less than two weeks after Jota's wedding to his long-term partner, and mother to his three children, Rute Cardoso
• Leading tributes from the football community, fellow Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo says news of his peer's death 'doesn't make sense"
• Fans have gathered outside Anfield, Liverpool's stadium, to lay floral tributes and pay their respects to Jota. Liverpool FC said the club was "devastated" to hear of the fatal crash, adding that they'll continue to support his family and friends
• UEFA says it will hold a moment of silence during today's Women's Euro 2025 match between Spain and Portugal

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Fans from Everton and Manchester United have also paid their respects to Diogo Jota at Anfield.

Liverpool FC staff have placed black plastic buckets on a grassy area opposite the stadium's Hillsborough memorial for fans to place flowers, while others have laid out replica kits and scarves.

Among the expected Liverpool themed tributes is a Manchester United scarf with 'RIP Diogo, YNWA' [You'll Never Walk Alone] handwritten in marker pen. There is also an Everton replica kit with a similar message inscribed on it.

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Liverpool fan Andrea Molyneux made the journey to Anfield with her daughters Isabella and Lily Costello.

They were visibly upset when they spoke to the BBC about their "utter devastation" upon hearing the news of Diogo Jota's death.

"I can't even comprehend the grief that the family are going through," Andrea said told BBC Radio Merseyside's Marc Gaier.

Isabella described a player "who always gave 100% and always played with a smile on his face."

Liverpool legends Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard have expressed their sadness on social media at the passing of Diogo Jota.

Jamie Carragher: "Devastating news about Diogo Jota & his brother Andre this morning. Thoughts are with everyone of their family & friends, especially his wife Rute & their three lovely kids."

Steven Gerrard: "RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time."

In a heartfelt statement, the Portuguese national team says Jota was "not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person" who was respected by teammates and opponents alike.

The national team says he had a "contagious joy" and was "a reference point in his own community".

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Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez, who has played alongside Jota for the past three seasons, has posted this on Instagram:

"There are no words of comfort for so much pain.

"I will always remember you with your smile, as a good companion on and off the field.

"I send all my strength to his family, from where he is I'm sure he will always be with you, especially his wife and three children.

"May he rest in peace. Diogo and Andre."

We're now hearing from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), who says there will be a moment of silence held during today's Women's Euro 2025 match between Spain and Portugal.

The match will take place this evening at 20:00 BST.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has just offered his condolences to Diogo Jota's friends and family after being asked about the Liverpool footballer at a media briefing.

He said: "Let me start with Jota because this is devastating news. I am sure I speak for everyone in saying our first thoughts are going to be with his family and his friends in particular.

"There are millions of Liverpool fans but also football fans and non-fans who will also be shocked by this.

"It is devastating and really important we bear in mind just how difficult a period this will be for his friends and for his family."

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Liverpool fans at Anfield stadium have been sharing their reactions to the news this morning.

One supporter told the BBC's Marc Gaier: "He'll be remembered with a smile on his face, scoring goals for Liverpool. But in a time like this, football pales into insignificance."

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"He's left a wife and three children behind, his brother's passed away with him and his poor parents have lost their children.

"I mean, he'll forever be remembered as a great Red for us, but when something like this happens, football doesn't matter anymore."

Manchester City: "Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Diogo."

Manchester United: "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."

Everton: "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."

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We're now hearing from Diogo Jota's international team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who has posted a statement on social media:

"It doesn't make sense," he writes.

"Just now we were together in the national team, you had just got married."

Ronaldo sends his condolences to Jota's family, wife and children, and adds: "I know you will always be with them."

"Rest in Peace, Diogo e André. We will miss you."

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BBC Sport, at Anfield

Fans are beginning to gather outside Anfield, laying floral tributes and paying respects to Diogo Jota at Hillsborough memorial.

The Portuguese forward was adored by Liverpool supporters - the song fans sang about him taking the Reds "to victory" has been one of the most popular on the Kop throughout recent years of success.

Jota was a regular goal scorer but his tenacity, work rate and laid-back character endeared him further as man.

People in Liverpool are stunned and deeply saddened today.

Diogo Jota reached the pinnacle of his football career for both club and country this season, winning the Premier League title with Liverpool and helping Portugal to victory in the final of the Uefa Nations League.

He began his career with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira and joined Atletico Madrid in 2016.

Jota had successful loan spells with both Porto and Wolves, helping the latter earn promotion to the Premier League in 2018 before making his move to Molineux a permanent one that summer.

After two years in the West Midlands, the forward sealed a £41m move to Liverpool and went on to score 65 goals in 182 appearances during five seasons at Anfield.

His honours with the Reds also included one FA Cup (2022) and two EFL Cup (2022 & 2024) winners medals.

On the international scene, Jota scored 14 goals in 49 appearances for Portugal.

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The Football Association (FA) and the Premier League say they are "devastated" to hear of the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André.

Both have sent their deepest condolences to Diogo's family, friends and team-mates in posts to social media.

"Football has lost a champion who will be forever missed," the Premier League adds.

"The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured Portugal's name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic," says Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.

The prime minister sends his "deepest condolences" to the brothers' family in a post on social media.

"It is a sad day for football and for national and international sports," he adds.

We can now bring you tributes from the UK's Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, speaking in the House of Commons.

Nandy says she received the "heartbreaking news a moment ago before we came in to the chamber that he [Diogo Jota] lost his life at just 28 years of age".

Nandy extended her condolences, speaking on behalf of the Commons, to Jota's friends and Liverpool fans "across the world".

As we've been reporting, Liverpool and Portugal football player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, have died in a car crash.

We are working on getting more information on the accident, but here is what we know so far:

• The accident happened in Zamora, Spain, at around 00:30 local time (23:30 BST)
• Spain's Guardia Civil said the car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking another car. It then set on fire, they added
• The accident was just two weeks after Diogo Jota's wedding day to long-term partner Rute Cardoso, which took place on 22 June
• Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca said all of Portuguese football is "completely devastated", while tributes continue to pour in on social media

• FC Porto, where both brothers have previously played, said they were in mourning over the deaths
• Jota's current club, Liverpool FC, said they are "devastated" by his tragic passing

We will bring you more updates as we have them.

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We've just had this statement from Jota's club, Liverpool.

"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

"The club have been informed 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."

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Portuguese football club Porto says they are in "mourning" over the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva.

"It is with shock and deep sorrow that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks," the club wrote in a post on social media., external

"Rest in peace," they added, alongside an image of the brothers in their FC Porto kit.

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Here is a statement from the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, Pedro Proenca:

"The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, this early morning, in Spain.

"Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 international appearances for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself.

"On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, they played their football.

"The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked Uefa for a minute's silence, this Thursday, before the match of our national team with Spain, in the women's European Championship...

"The loss of Diogo and Andre represent irreplaceable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything, daily, to honour their legacy."