BBC · Jul 3, 2025

Liverpool 'devastated' by death of forward Jota

'Breaking' graphicLiverpool say they are "devastated" by the death of their Portuguese forward Diogo Jota in a car crash.

The Portugal international and his brother Andre Silva, 26, died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora.

"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," the club added.

Jota, who joined the Reds in 2020 from Wolves, won the Premier League last season and was also part of the squad that won the FA Cup and League Cup double in 2021-22.

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