UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car crash in Spain alongside his brother, André Silva.
Jota was just 28 years old and had recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, only 11 days before the accident.
Speaking at a press conference, Starmer described the news as “devastating”, adding, “I’m sure I speak for everyone in saying our first thoughts are going to be with his family and his friends in particular. There are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans and non-fans, who will be shocked by this”.
Tributes have poured in from across the football world, including from Liverpool FC, the Portuguese Football Federation, and fellow players.
The loss has sent shockwaves through the global football community, with fans gathering at Anfield and Molineux to leave flowers and messages in his memory.
