Football supporters and clubs have sent condolence to Diogo Jota’s family and club, following tragic accident leading to player death.

Diogo Jota passed away last day after tragic car crash that also claimed the life of his brother in Spain.

Multiple clubs especially in Europe have reminiscing the player, and send warm messages to Liverpool and his family for losing two siblings in one day.

The accident happened at 12.30am local time on Thursday (11.30pm Wednesday BST) on the A-52 motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora.

It is understood Jota was travelling from Portugal to Santander in northern Spain, where he was due to take the ferry back to England. He had been advised not to fly following minor surgery. Jota was due to report back to Liverpool’s training ground for pre-season with the rest of the squad next week.

Liverpool said in a statement: “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

“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.”

Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool after joining the club in 2020 from Wolves, where he scored 44 goals in 131 games.

The forward helped Liverpool win the Premier League title last season and also lifted an FA Cup and two Carabao Cups with the club.

He followed last season’s Premier League title triumph by winning the UEFA Nations League for the second time with Portugal in June. In total, he scored 14 goals in 49 games for the national side.

Jota also had spells with Pacos de Ferreira, Porto and Atletico Madrid earlier in his career.