The Prince of Wales has sent condolences to the family of Liverpool star, Diogo Jota, following his death.
The footballer, 28, was killed in a car crash on Thursday alongside his brother, Andre Silva, after their car went off a road near Zamora in Spain.
William, who is a passionate football fan and patron of the Football Association (FA), expressed his sadness in a personal message on social media.
"As part of the footballing family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother," he wrote. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him @LFC @Wolves. W."
© UEFA via Getty ImagesJota was part of Liverpool's Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances.
He was signed to the football club in 2020 in a £45m deal from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The star married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children, just 11 days ago.
Tributes pour in
William was among the many notable figures to pay tribute to the Portuguese footballer following his death.
Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo said he wishes Jota's family "all the strength in the world" after the tragic news.
A translated version of his message on Instagram said: "Doesn't make any sense. Just now we were together in the national team, just now you were married.
"To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world.
© Anadolu via Getty Images"I know you will always be with them. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Jota's death was "devastating news" and "there are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, and non-fans, who will also be shocked by this".
