India, July 3 -- Liverpool, on Thursday, released a statement saying that the Premier League club had been left "devastated" by the tragic death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother in a car crash in Spain. The incident happened near Zamora, Spain, in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The news has sent shockwaves through the football world, with numerous figures coming forward to pay tribute to the 28-year-old.

"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," the club said in a statement for the player who spent his last five years at Anfield and played a crucial role in the club winning the Premier League last season. "The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a ro...