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Diogo Jota dead aged 28 LIVE: Liverpool and Portuguese forward passes away in a car accident in Zamora, Spain

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates following the tragic news that Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died aged 28 in a car accident in Zamora, Spain.

Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro statement on X:

The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured the name of Portugal, and his brother is unexpected and tragic.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Final - Portugal v Spain - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - June 9, 2025 Portugal's Diogo Jota celebrates with the trophy after winning the Nations League REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Final - Portugal v Spain - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - June 9, 2025 Portugal's Diogo Jota celebrates with the trophy after winning the Nations League REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

It is such tragic news to receive, especially after Jota married his long-term girlfriend less than two weeks ago, describing it as a day he 'will never forget'.