FC Barcelona expressed its deep sorrow over the passing of Liverpool star and Portuguese national team player, Diogo Jota, and his brother Andre Silva, following a horrific car accident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the province of Zamora, Spain.

Barcelona released an official statement via its social media accounts stating: "FC Barcelona would like to express its deepest condolences for the death of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre, may they rest in peace."

This statement came as a humanitarian gesture from the club reflecting the shock that has hit the European and global sports community following the loss of one of Liverpool's most prominent stars in recent years.

The Spanish police confirmed, in a statement reported by the BBC, that the Lamborghini the players were traveling in veered off the road and caught fire due to a tire explosion while attempting to overtake another vehicle, resulting in their deaths at the scene of the accident.

It is worth noting that Jota, who was 28 years old, recently won the UEFA Nations League title with his national team and celebrated his wedding just ten days before the tragic accident that garnered widespread sympathy globally.