UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has just offered his condolences to Diogo Jota's friends and family after being asked about the Liverpool footballer at a media briefing.

He said: "Let me start with Jota because this is devastating news. I am sure I speak for everyone in saying our first thoughts are going to be with his family and his friends in particular.

"There are millions of Liverpool fans but also football fans and non-fans who will also be shocked by this.

"It is devastating and really important we bear in mind just how difficult a period this will be for his friends and for his family."

Liverpool fans at Anfield stadium have been sharing their reactions to the news this morning.

One supporter told the BBC's Marc Gaier: "He'll be remembered with a smile on his face, scoring goals for Liverpool. But in a time like this, football pales into insignificance."

"He's left a wife and three children behind, his brother's passed away with him and his poor parents have lost their children.

"I mean, he'll forever be remembered as a great Red for us, but when something like this happens, football doesn't matter anymore."

Manchester City: "Everyone at Manchester City is shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating news regarding the passing of Diogo Jota. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and everyone at Liverpool Football Club at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Diogo."

Manchester United: "Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news."

Everton: "Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this sad time."

We're now hearing from Diogo Jota's international team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who has posted a statement on social media:

"It doesn't make sense," he writes.

"Just now we were together in the national team, you had just got married."

Ronaldo sends his condolences to Jota's family, wife and children, and adds: "I know you will always be with them."

"Rest in Peace, Diogo e André. We will miss you."

BBC Sport, at Anfield

Fans are beginning to gather outside Anfield, laying floral tributes and paying respects to Diogo Jota at Hillsborough memorial.

The Portuguese forward was adored by Liverpool supporters - the song fans sang about him taking the Reds "to victory" has been one of the most popular on the Kop throughout recent years of success.

Jota was a regular goal scorer but his tenacity, work rate and laid-back character endeared him further as man.

People in Liverpool are stunned and deeply saddened today.

Diogo Jota reached the pinnacle of his football career for both club and country this season, winning the Premier League title with Liverpool and helping Portugal to victory in the final of the Uefa Nations League.

He began his career with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira and joined Atletico Madrid in 2016.

Jota had successful loan spells with both Porto and Wolves, helping the latter earn promotion to the Premier League in 2018 before making his move to Molineux a permanent one that summer.

After two years in the West Midlands, the forward sealed a £41m move to Liverpool and went on to score 65 goals in 182 appearances during five seasons at Anfield.

His honours with the Reds also included one FA Cup (2022) and two EFL Cup (2022 & 2024) winners medals.

On the international scene, Jota scored 14 goals in 49 appearances for Portugal.