Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his Portugal team-mate, Diogo Jota, after his death in a car accident in Spain.
Liverpool forward Jota died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28 on Wednesday.
Jota’s 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, was also confirmed dead in the accident.
Silva was a footballer with Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel.
The accident occurred at 12:30 a.m. local time (11.30pm BST) on the A-52 motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora.
The car Jota and his brother were travelling in left the road and caught fire after a tyre burst while overtaking.
Jota had married his long-term partner less than two weeks ago, and had three children.
Liverpool said in a statement: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota dies in tragic car crash in Spain
“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, team-mates, 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.”
Ronaldo, in a post on Instagram, said: It doesn’t make sense.
“We were just together in the national team, you had just got 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 André. We will all miss you.”
Jota’s former club Atletico Madrid stated: “Atletico de Madrid is shocked by the tragic news of the passing of Diogo Jota, former club player, and his brother Andre.
“We send our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones. Rest in peace.”
Fans have been leaving their own tributes outside of Anfield following the news of Jota’s death.
Flowers, scarves, and more have been laid, made even more poignant with Jota’s own appearance on the outside of the stadium.
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