The Portuguese Football Federation announced the tragic passing of Liverpool’s 28-year-old forward, Diogo Jota, in a car accident near Zamora, Spain, along with his brother.

The Castile and Leon regional fire department reported that a vehicle crashed and caught fire in Zamora in the early hours of Thursday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals aged 28 and 26.

In response to the heartbreaking news, the Portuguese Football Federation expressed their deep sorrow, stating that the loss of these two individuals, who were talented athletes, is a significant blow to Portuguese football. They pledged to commemorate their legacy in every possible way.

Spanish police told Reuters they could not yet officially confirm the names of the deceased, but everything pointed to it being Jota and his brother.

The Lamborghini they were traveling in veered off the road, the spokesperson said.

The bodies have been taken to a forensics unit in nearby Zamora, where autopsies will be performed, they said.

Jota, who got married on June 28, helped Liverpool win the Premier League last season and also won the FA Cup and League Cup with the Merseyside outfit.

Jota arrived at Anfield from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club in all competitions.

He also made 49 appearances for Portugal, twice winning the UEFA Nations League.