The world of the round ball is bereaved by the sudden disappearance of Diogo Jota (28 years old). According to information reported by Marcathe Liverpool striker died in the morning of this Thursday, following a road accident in the province of Zamora.
According to the Madrid daily newspaper, the Portuguese was on a vehicle with his brother André (26), midfielder of the Penafiel FC, a Portuguese second division club. The drama occurred when Jota lost control of his car, who left the road before set fire. The two men did not survive.
Devastated liverpool
Liverpool confirmed the sad news through an official press release. “The Liverpool Football Club is devastated by the tragic death of Diogo Jota. The club was informed that the 28 -year -old died following a road accident in Spain, at the same time as his brother André. The Liverpool FC will not make any other comments for the moment and requests respect for the intimacy of the family, friends, teammates and staff of the clubs of Diogo and André, who try to overcome this unimaginable loss. We will continue to give them all our support ”, Can we read.
This tragedy leaves an immense void within the football landscape, particularly on the side of Portugal and the banks of the Mersey.