"Devastating to hear this" - David Beckham pays tribute to Diogo Jota after Liverpool forward dies in car crash

Manchester United legend David Beckham has paid tribute to Liverpool hero Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident on Thursday. The Portuguese attacker, alongside his brother, Andre Silva, died after their Lamborghini veered off the road and was engulfed in flames following a suspected tire blowout. The accident happened while they were travelling through the province of Zamora in the northwest of Spain.

After Jota's death was confirmed, David Beckham took to social media to pay tribute to the Portuguese forward. The former Manchester United midfielder took to Instagram and shared a story, where he wrote:

"Devastating to hear this such sad news... sending love to Diogo & Andre's families."

According to CNN Portugal's Rui Laura, the 28-year-old had undergone a lung surgery and was advised not to fly. As a result, he decided to travel back to Portsmouth, England, on a ferry after an overnight stop off in Benavente, Zamora. Laura explained (via the Mirror):

"The surgery he had was lung surgery, and he has been advised against flying following this. He was on his way to the northern Spanish port city of Santander to cross the ferry and reach the UK that way, and carry on with the car once he reached Britain. He was on his way to Liverpool with his brother."

Jota was in his homeland following Portugal's UEFA Nations League triumph over Spain in June. The 28-year-old also married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, last month on June 22.

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez pays tribute to Diogo Jota

Liverpool attacker Darwin Nunez took to social media and shared a message following Diogo Jota's tragic death. Nunez joined the Reds in 2023 from Benfica, and since then, the two have played 51 matches together across all competitions, also recording four goal contributions.

Darwin Nunez shared a picture with Diogo Jota on Instagram and penned a heartfelt message for his former teammate. He wrote:

"There are no words of comfort for so much pain. I will always remember you with your smile, as a good companion on and off the field. I send all my strength to his family, from where he is, I'm sure he will always be with you, especially his wife and three children."

"Q.E.P.D Diogo y Andre"

Jota joined Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020. In 182 appearances for the Reds, the Portuguese attacker scored 65 goals and provided 26 assists. He also won the Premier League, the FA Cup and two EFL Cups with the Merseyside outfit.

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