The football world was rocked on Thursday with the news of Jota’s passing in a car accident in Spain, with an outpouring of emotion quickly following. Former boss Jürgen Klopp released a heartfelt statement, before current manager Arne Slot published a moving message remembering Jota.

Mohamed Salah has posted a tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. On X he wrote: I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break.

Liverpool cancelled preseason tests for a small number of first-team players on Friday following the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, with Mohamed Salah revealing his fears at returning to the club because “Diogo won’t be there” in a heartfelt tribute.

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro joined members of Diogo Jota’s family for a private wake on Friday in the Liverpool footballer’s hometown in northern Portugal following his death alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain.

Family and friends of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother are gathering Friday at a church where their bodies have been brought for a wake and funeral, after the Portuguese soccer players were killed in a car crash in Spain.

Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota had died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. Follow CNN for live updates.

Mourning Diogo Jota, Cherishing His Liverpool LegacyThe news hit like a punch to the stomach. Liverpool is mourning, football is reeling, and for once, the roar of the Kop is silent. Diogo Jota, a

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has also released a statement following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. It reads: What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw?