In a devastating blow to the world of soccer, Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at age 28 in a car crash in Spain, alongside his younger brother, Andre Silva, 25. The accident occurred early Thursday morning in Zamora when their Lamborghini veered off the road after a tire blowout, erupting in flames. Both brothers perished at the scene.

Jota, a beloved figure in international football, had just celebrated his wedding to longtime partner Rute Cardoso on June 22. The couple shared three children. Hours before the crash, Jota posted a wedding video to Instagram, calling it “a day we will never forget.”Tributes have poured in from across the soccer world. Cristiano Ronaldo wrote, “It doesn’t make sense… we were just together.” Liverpool FC and Wolves expressed heartbreak, while Portugal’s Prime Minister called it “a sad day for national and international sports.”

Jota, who earned 49 caps and 14 goals for Portugal, had a remarkable career with Paços de Ferreira, Atlético Madrid, FC Porto, Wolves, and Liverpool, scoring 65 goals in 182 games for the Reds.His brother Andre, a midfielder for Penafiel, was remembered for his perseverance and promise. UEFA confirmed a minute’s silence before Portugal’s upcoming Women’s Euro match in their honor.

The Portuguese Football Federation called the loss “irreparable,” and FC Porto echoed the grief shared by the global soccer community.We extend our deepest condolences to Rute Cardoso, their children, and all who loved Diogo and Andre. May they rest in peace.