Diogo Jota wrote a lovely message to his wife, Rute Cardoso, days before the Liverpool star died in a tragic car crash.

The striker and Cardoso recently exchanged vows in his native Portugal, and his passing has deeply saddened her, his family, and the entire football world.

The football community, comprising players, coaches, fans, and clubs, has united in paying heartfelt tribute to the 28-year-old, who tragically lost his life alongside his brother, Andre Silva.

Cardoso, who has three children with Jota, will struggle to come to terms with her husband's death. The two met when they were teenagers in 2012.

Two days ago, Jota wrote an emotional message on his wife's Instagram post, which had the caption "my dream came true". Jota commented with "But I'm the lucky one".

"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," Liverpool wrote in a statement.

"The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre."

Jota played 37 matches under Arne Slot and scored nine goals. He scored the first goal of the Slot era and helped Liverpool clinch their 20th English title.

"What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? I wish I had the words but I know I do not," Slot said in a statement posted on Liverpool's website.

"The last time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo on winning the Nations League and wished him luck for his forthcoming wedding. In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this."

Earlier, reported on the details of Diogo Jota's tragic death from the car crash.

As Jota attempted to overtake another vehicle, his Lamborghini lost control and veered off the road near Cernadilla, in Spain's Zamora province.

Photos and videos from the scene have surfaced, showing a burnt supercar lying on the side of the road.

Source: TUKO.co.ke