Everton and Man Utd issue tributes to Diogo Jota as footballing world stunned by tragic death

Everton and Manchester United person both sent heartfelt messages of support and condolence pursuing the tragic passing of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota astatine the property of 28.

The Spanish constabulary person confirmed that Jota and his brother, Andre, person both died pursuing a car crash. The incidental took spot successful the aboriginal hours of Thursday morning. The car is said to person near the roadworthy owed to a tyre stroke retired portion overtaking different vehicle. The car acceptable connected occurrence and Jota and his member person passed away.

"Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC pursuing today’s heartbreaking news," a Manchester United station connected societal media read.

"We are devastated by this tragic news," Everton added. "Everyone astatine Everton is sending their thoughts and condolences to the household and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva."

A Liverpool statement, meanwhile, has confirmed the horrific news. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," it reads.

"The nine person been informed the 28-year-old has passed distant pursuing a roadworthy postulation mishap successful Spain on with his brother, Andre.

"Liverpool FC volition beryllium making nary further remark astatine this clip and petition the privateness of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and nine unit is respected arsenic they effort to travel to presumption with an unimaginable loss.

"We volition proceed to supply them with our afloat support."

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