Georgian Football Federation expresses condolences over Diogo Jota’s death

The Georgian Football Federation on Thursday expressed its condolences over the death of Diogo Jota, English football club Liverpool and Portugal national team striker.

“Rest in peace Diogo Jota. Our thoughts are with his family and friends”, the statement said.

Jota on Thursday tragically died at the age of 28 following a car accident in Spain. His younger brother, André Silva, also lost his life in the crash, which occurred in the province of Zamora.

Jota was a key figure in Liverpool’s recent Premier League triumph and played a vital role in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League victory last month.