Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain.

The 28-year-old from Portugal, was travelling in the car with his brother in the north west province of Zamora.

His brother is also reported to have died in the incident.

The international footballer got married just two weeks ago, and has three young children with his wife Rute Cardoso.

The striker was part of Liverpool's Premier League winning team under manager Arne Slot last season, having joined the club from Wolves in 2020.

His last goal for the club was the winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield in April.

He also won 49 caps for Portugal and came on in their Nations League final win over Spain last month.

Additional reporting by Philip Egan