Liverpool and the football world are in mourning following the tragic death of Diogo Jota in a car crash in Spain.

The Mayor of the Liverpool City Region has paid tribute to Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota was has sadly died.

The Reds’ forward was killed following a car accident in Spain, alongside his brother Andre Silva.

In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Mayor Rotheram - who is an avid Liverpool fan and Hillsborough campaigner - said: “All of us here in the city region are heartbroken by this news. Our thoughts remain with Diogo's family and loved ones during this tragic time.”

File photo dated 21/08/21 of Diogo Jota. The Portuguese Football Federation has announced it is ‘devastated’ by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Spain this morning. Issue date: Thursday July 3, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

placeholder image — File photo dated 21/08/21 of Diogo Jota. The Portuguese Football Federation has announced it is ‘devastated’ by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Spain this morning. Issue date: Thursday July 3, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Liverpool, Wolves and clubs across the world have paid tribute to Diogo Jota following his tragic passing at the age of 28. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Local police said that Jota and his brother died at 3.00am local time in Spain. According to the BBC, Spain's Guardia Civil said the car left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking another car, before setting on fire.

The accident happened just two weeks after Jota married Rute Cardoso on June 22. The couple shared three children together and their youngest was born in November 2024.

Out of respect for Jota and his brother, the Union Flag outside Liverpool Town Hall is being flown at half mast.